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Ref no:
MOR08223
Published:
24/03/2023
Closes:
07/04/2023
Location:
Milne's High, West Street, Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7DJ
Salary:
£33,703 - £36,700 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
36.25 hours per week

Job Description

The School Support Co-ordinator will be a full member of the school leadership team and will take responsibility for the support service element of the School Improvement Plan. The key aims of the School Support Co-ordinator will be to ensure that teachers are fully supported in their teaching and that the school leadership team are supported in further improving standards.

Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities: Day to day management of the school’s administration and Accountability for the support service element of the plan.

Financial Responsibilities: Advise the Rector and senior management team on all aspects relating to school finances and budget management.

Personnel Responsibilities: Management of administrative and service support staff (including Review and disciplinary procedures). Support for librarian, auxiliaries, general assistant and technical staff.

Management of School Administrative Systems: Establishment, maintenance and development of management information systems to support financial, staff, pupil attainment and records, and resource management.  These include: Seemis and Scottish Qualifications Authority co-ordination.

Buildings and Resources: Administer events such as Prizegiving, Activities Days, Parents’ Meetings and seminars.

The Individual

Experience or participation in the management or administration of any service related to education, including financial, personnel or facilities management.

Commitment to providing a high level of customer service.

The postholder will be educated to HNC/HND level or an equivalent professional qualification.

Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn as part of a Senior Leadership Team.

Self confidence and self motivated

Well developed verbal and written communication skills.

Appreciation and acceptance of and commitment to the importance of confidentiality 

Analytical skills.

Negotiation and consultation skills.

Effective time management and ability to prioritise.

Ability to delegate and allocate work effectively

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Effective working knowledge of software applications including word and excel.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to deal with people at all levels and to establish productive working relationships.

Discretion.

Ability to lead a team, also to develop and motivate staff.

Ability to deal with complex and demanding issues. 

Creative problem solving skills.

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service

Closing Date: 7 April 2023
Starting Salary: £33,703
£17.88 per hour
36.25 hours per week

For further information contact: Fiona Michie, Business Support Administration Manager, fiona.michie@moray.gov.uk

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