Support Services Manager
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,434 to £37,280 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | York, YO26 6JT |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
Summary
We are seeking an exceptional Support Services Manager to join our vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing primary school where every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated. At Poppleton Ousebank, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and stimulating environment that supports academic excellence and emotional wellbeing. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a dedicated team who works tirelessly to ensure every child reaches their potential. The school demonstrates high ambition for pupils with SEND, ensuring their needs are well considered and understood by all staff. Ofsted 2024.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will hold total accountability for the non-educational elements of our school environment. By expertly managing our finances, resources, compliance, health & safety, catering, facilities, and HR, you will ensure our school runs seamlessly, allowing our educational leadership team to focus entirely on teaching and outstanding pupil outcomes.
Working in close collaboration with the Principal and the multi-academy Trust, you will lead a dedicated facilities and administrative team to maintain an immaculate, safe, and financially sustainable learning environment.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in school business management or a similar operational leadership role.
Strong financial acumen and HR management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple functions
Commitment to deliver high-quality business services to support the education and wellbeing of our children, staff and families.
The following qualifications and skills are considered essential to this post:
A degree in Business Management or related discipline
IOSH qualification
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
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