Support Services Manager
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
York
- £34,434 - £37,280 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Salary shown above is based on a Job Description evaluated to Grade I, Scale Points 23-26. Pay award pending
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- To be negotiated
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2026
Job overview
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
In supporting our school you will get:
To work with amazing children who are respectful, kind and friendly at all times. Pupils’ behaviour across the school is exemplary. Pupils are proud to be a part of Poppleton Ousebank Primary School. They treat their school and each other with high levels of respect. Ofsted 2024.
To work with a very supportive and dedicated team who 'go over and above' to ensure all children get the very best. Leaders have prioritised the well-being of staff. The staff feel well supported by the senior leadership team. They are proud to work in this school. Ofsted 2024
An exceptional and experienced front office and site team to support you in your role
To work in a community with team spirit in abundance, where parents actively encourage and help our children and staff.Access to excellent professional development and training.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support.
To work with very supportive governing body, parents and children
Visits to our School are strongly encouraged, please contact the school at hello@pop.hlt.academy to arrange this.
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.
About Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
- Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
- Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York
- North Yorkshire
- YO26 6JT
- United Kingdom
We recognise that children learn in different ways, that they learn best when their emotions are engaged and that learning should be fun, creative and relevant. Our curriculum provides a wealth of stimulating learning opportunities that are underpinned by key basic skills - truly a winning formula and a clear pathway to future success.
Our school enjoys being at the heart of the community, where every child matters. We share the responsibility with parents and carers for teaching our children and preparing them for the future. We believe that all children at Poppleton Ousebank are special: no two are the same - they are all unique and individual. Like parents, we want the very best for them.
We pride ourselves on working together with everyone involved with our school. Our School Council empowers children of all ages, encouraging them to voice their ideas and opinions. They meet regularly with members of the school’s Leadership Team and even have a column on the school’s newsletter. We have a thriving group of parents (Friends) who dedicate their spare time to organising successful fund raising events to provide additional resources for the pupils in school.
We have a dynamic Governing Body who work in partnership with the Headteacher and Leadership Team to sculpture and develop the school - making it the very best that it can be.
This is our school - a place where we ‘Capture the imagination of young minds’.
A place where everyone shines with possibility.
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