Director of Support Services

Director of Support Services (full time, permanent)

Required for 1st September 2017

Oldham Support Staff Pay Range, Scale Points 56-62, £50,272 to £55,798 per annum 

The governors of Newman College are delighted to offer the opportunity to join the heavily over-subscribed Newman family at a very exciting stage in our development. Newman College is a new school, a ‘close-knit community’, in a new building with state of the art facilities. 

The college opened in September 2011 and moved in to the new state-of-the-art building in September 2012. Constant and gradual growth and improvement has seen the school progress to become a heavily over-subscribed school, judged as ‘good’ and with a very good reputation. 

The successful candidate will play a leading part in the mission of the college and will assist in realising the vision to see our ‘joyful learners’, Created in the image of God and shaped by the Newman family, develop soaring spirits, curious minds and limitless aspirations.

Governors are looking for a high calibre professional, with a proven track record in Business Management and School Leadership, who:

• has commitment to and understanding of Catholic education 
• has vision, drive and enthusiasm to help shape the future of the college
• has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• has excellent understanding in financial management systems and experience of managing a large budget

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our college in all aspects of finance, HR, facilities and health & safety management. This highly rewarding but equally demanding role would ideally suit candidates with drive and passion to contribute to strategic planning, vision, continuous development and improved academic outcomes of the college.  

In return, we can offer you:

• Senior leadership in a good and large school on a journey of ongoing and rapid improvement 
• Being part of a dynamic, supportive and enthusiastic team 
• State of the art facilities
• An established local network of business managers
• Excellent opportunities for professional development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the headteacher’s PA, Mrs Joanne ward, on 0161 785 3124

Blessed John Henry Newman RC College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment.  An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.

Closing date: Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Shortlisting: Wednesday 3rd May 2017

Interviews: Tuesday 9th May 2017

Further details and application forms are available from the school website (www.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk). Completed application forms to the headteacher’s PA, Mrs. Joanne Ward, at j.ward@newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk or by post to the address below. For a printed version, please contact Mrs Ward at the college. Mrs J Ward, Headteacher’s PA, Blessed John Henry Newman RC College, Broadway, Oldham, OL9 9QY

Important note regarding application form 

Due to the senior leadership status of the role, the standard CES/Diocesan application form for senior leadership is being used. Please note that in section 3, applicants should record all experience regardless of whether school based or otherwise. 

Attention is drawn to section F of the person specification. Applicants are asked to submit a separate supporting statement, of no more than 3 sides of A4, font Arial point 11, in support of their application (this means that the section in the application form for your supporting statement can remain empty as you are submitting a separate statement).