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Support Services Manager

Required as soon as possible

The North East Learning Trust are seeking to appoint a Support Services Manager at Easington Academy.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced member of staff to join our committed team to be responsible for the day to day management and delivery of high performing, flexible and effective administrative and HR services that meet the needs of the school.

To provide specialist and complex administrative support at a leadership level to the Executive Headteacher, Head of School, Deputy Headteachers and SLT.  This will include the administrative management of sensitive and/or confidential matters.

You will:

  • Have proven experience in a school environment
  • Have evidence of experience of managing and looking after staff
  • Have evidence of successful liaison with a range of professional agencies and the general public
  • Have highly developed communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Have advanced ICT, literacy and numeracy skills
  • Have energy, enthusiasm and initiative.

We can offer:

  • A vibrant learning community with highly motivated children
  • A positive and caring ethos
  • An excellent working environment
  • A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
  • A supportive and effective governing body
  • Opportunities for continuing professional development.

All visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 0191 527 0757. This post is subject to a full-enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date:  Friday 25 May 2018

Short-listing: w/c 4 June 2018

Interviews: w/c/ 11 June 2018

For further information, please download the documents below or contact Joanne Barker, Governance Manager on 0191 5270757. 

Application forms should be returned to joanne.barker@nelt.co.uk or to Joanne Barker, Easington Academy, Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, Co. Durham, SR8 3AY.

The North East Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

The North East Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.