Job Description
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School Support Manager (7/01213)
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Lockerbie Academy and Lockerbie Primary School
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£37,596 - £40,356
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This is an opportunity to work in the busy but rewarding role of School Support Manager (SSM) at Lockerbie Academy and Lockerbie Primary School. You will be expected to work 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
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Lockerbie Academy and Primary School are an integral part of the town with a nursery for children from 2 to 4 years old, a primary school with over 300 pupils, a Learning Centre and the Academy with over 750 pupils. The schools share a campus and moved into their new facility in 2010.
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The School Support Manager (SSM) is a key member of the school management team, but crucially, the only member from non-teaching staff. The role of the SSM is to ensure effective and efficient business support functions across the school and to directly manage school support staff. The SSM will assume responsibility for the integrity of data on the school’s management information system, ensure human resources policy and procedures are followed and complete all necessary paperwork.
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A key aspect of the role is to assume strategic management of finance including Devolved School Management, Pupil Equity Fund and Staffing budgets; and to ensure operational arrangements are effectively reported to the Headteacher as appropriate. The SSM will assume responsibility for Health and Safety arrangements in school. The postholder is a key contact for all Council departments and all staff in the schools, both teaching and non-teaching.
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The successful applicant will be a problem solver with the ability to multitask and prioritise continually. They will remain calm under pressure and build good relationships supporting others as required whilst ensuring procedures are adhered to, both in staff directly managed and in other staff groups in school. The ability to produce work of a high quality, particularly in relation to financial record keeping and controls, along with extensive administrative experience is essential as is management/supervisory experience.
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A current qualification in or knowledge of health & safety legislation is desirable, and the IOSH Managing Safely qualification will be provided. A current driving licence is essential as you will be expected to travel for work purposes.
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This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
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Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last five years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.
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With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
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Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
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For further information please contact Lindsay Henderson, School Systems and Projects Lead Officer – lindsay.henderson@dumgal.gov.uk
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