Assistant Schools Support Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced Assistant Schools Support Manager in Birmingham. You will provide professional advice to headteachers, support statutory duties, and foster relationships for effective school management. Ideal candidates will have experience in education, and the role offers a competitive salary grade between £42,839 and £51,356.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing professional advice and guidance in an educational context.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of statutory duties in school leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance to Headteachers and Governing Boards.
• Support schools in fulfilling their statutory duties on leadership and management.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners to promote effective management.

Job description

Overview

Assistant Schools Support Manager

Permanent

Grade 5 - £42,839 - £51,356

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham City Council’s School and Governor Support team is seeking a proactive and experienced individual to join us as an Assistant School Support Manager.

In this key role, you will:

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance to Headteachers and Governing Boards across all phases of education.
• Support schools in fulfilling their statutory duties on leadership, management, and governance.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to promote effective school management and safeguarding.
• Respond to complex enquiries and contribute to school improvement through strategic support and project work.

Application notes

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

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