Support Services Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £32,654.00 – £38,626.00 Annually (FTE)

This is an exciting opportunity as the school recently became part of the Holy Cross Catholic MAC and is one of the 50 schools identified as part of the Government building programme. The school is seeking a dynamic personality who will provide efficient and effective support services within the secondary school office teams, promoting the highest standards and ensuring the most effective use of resources.

This role is key to the success of the school, and we seek a Support Services Manager who has a positive attitude, who cares about making a difference to the outcomes of our children and can take others along the journey with them. The post holder will be a member of the Middle managers team .

We are looking for someone who:

•     Has proven staff management experience
•      Is a team player, able to multitask effectively,
•     Has the ability to motivate staff and drive excellent Customer Service,
•     Can demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards
•     Can demonstrate enthusiasm, energy and passion

Why join Cardinal Newman Catholic School? 

• A friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff body and a ‘high morale’ within the school
• CPD programmes to support and develop staff in their career progression.
• Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
• A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
• National College membership
• Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
• Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.

We welcome candidates from all religious and non -religious backgrounds and the successful candidate will be joining an excellent team.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. In our most recent Ofsted visit, staff morale was identified as being high and we are fully committed to the positive wellbeing of our staff.

We have an amazing team of staff who make sure our students are given every opportunity to fulfill their true potential. We pride ourselves on excellent relationships, where we work together to form a happy, loving, and caring community, based on clear boundaries, accepted values, and high expectations.

If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!

There is a vibrant staff social body with calendared events to ensure that staff have the opportunity to meet and socialise outside of the classroom.

Should you require any additional information, please contact Genna Haddock genna.haddock@hccmac.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Monday 6th January 2025

Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Safeguarding Notice

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at Cardinal Newman School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.