Pupil Services Manager

Are you an organised, proactive leader passionate about delivering exceptional pupil services?

This 2 site Secondary Academy in East London are recruiting the following permanent job.

Pupil Services Manager

• Annual Salary: £44,526 - £46,527
• Location: East London
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (36 hours per week, all-year-round)

We are seeking a Pupil Services Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational management of all pupil services across two secondary school sites. This role ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of various services including Reception, General Administration, Attendance, Admissions, and more. The successful candidate will also manage a delegated budget within pupil services.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Pastoral Services: Line manage Pastoral Assistants to ensure compliance with school expectations and timely production of end-of-day reports.
• Cover Management: Maintain a robust system to manage staff absences, ensuring all teaching and support roles are adequately covered.
• First Aid: Oversee first aid provision, ensuring appropriate training, equipment, and procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Free School Meals: Manage the administration and eligibility verification for Free School Meals in collaboration with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Medical Healthcare Plans & Immunisations: Coordinate the development and updating of individual healthcare plans for students and organise immunisation programmes with healthcare providers.
• Senior Leadership Team Support: Manage the diary and schedules of the Headteacher and SLT, prepare and circulate agendas and minutes for SLT meetings, ensuring timely communication and follow-up.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing and leading school administrative functions.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple teams across different service areas.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in budget management and financial planning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to uphold the Academy’s disciplinary rules, staff code of conduct, and statutory frameworks.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual pay reviews.
• Permanent, full-time position offering job security and professional growth.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive educational environment.
• Contribution to a caring and stimulating environment for young people.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful completion of Safer Recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and social media check.