School Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
School Manager Permanent (Grade 7 £33,820 - £37,261 per year full time
equivalent), 30 hrs a week, 41 weeks per year
Gleadless Primary School is looking to appoint a School Manager to complete its administrative team. We are a two form entry school with over 400 pupils on roll, situated to the south east of Sheffield. This position is an opportunity to join our hardworking, ambitious team, playing a key role in taking our school from strength to strength.
We are looking for an efficient, flexible and well organised person who is highly motivated and works hard to make a difference for the children and families in our community.
As the School Manager you would be responsible for HR working alongside the schools current provider, and premises management with the site staff, health and safety, administration and an element of financial management. You will advise on systems and processes and, when required, implement these to support the school to operate effectively and efficiently.
In order to do this you will need to have the ability to work to deadlines, be motivated, able to use your own initiative, work well under pressure and have a relentless drive for excellence. Strong communication skills are also essential; the successful post holder will be required to communicate well using a variety of methods across all levels within the school and with wider stakeholders.
In return we can offer you an incredibly supportive and positive working environment with a strong ethos of aiming high and going the extra mile for our pupils.
We are currently working with Sheffield South East Trust and are consulting on joining their existing successful group of schools in the near future. This will provide many opportunities to work alongside experienced School Business Managers and trust finance staff who will be able to offer support, guidance and future development for the successful applicant.
As an organisation we are committed to the safeguarding of all children in our care.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure in line with
Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
We welcome visits to the school, please contact Sinead Gaffney (Headteacher) to arrange this on 0114 2396130
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website or Sheffield City Council website.
Closing Date: 24th February 2023
Interviews: w/c 6th March 2023
Start date: 17th April 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £33,820.00-£37,261.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 24/02/2023
Reference ID: SMJAN23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for School Manager roles across Gleadless Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,820 - £37,261 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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