School Organisation Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Liverpool - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with local authori

The School Organisation Manager is pivotal in executing essential statutory functions within the education sector. This role involves managing academic processes leading school organisation proposals and overseeing comprehensive school organisation reviews. The position ensures the local authority meets its statutory obligations coordinates with the Department for Education (DfE) and schools and guarantees sufficient pupil places through strategic planning. The role also requires the timely submission of statutory returns impacting funding allocations and the establishment of new schools.

Responsibilities:

Manage multiple academic processes ensuring compliance with statutory duties and effective coordination with the DfE and converting schools.
Lead statutory school organisation proposals including consultations documentation and submissions to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator adhering to strict legal timelines.
Oversee a comprehensive school organisation review to ensure adequate pupil places across the city aligned with demographic forecasts and capital planning.
Ensure timely submission of statutory returns such as the annual School Capacity Assessment Return (SCAP) influencing Basic Need funding allocations and the establishment of new schools.

Requirements

Previous experience in a similar role.
Thorough knowledge of statutory processes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver robust projections.
At least 3 months full-time commitment required.
On-site presence required a maximum of 2 days per week.

Required Skills:

Requirements: Experience in legal or administrative roles. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet judicial deadlines. Knowledge of SENDT processes and procedures is desirable. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria will be shortlisted.

3 months contract with local authoriThe School Organisation Manager is pivotal in executing essential statutory functions within the education sector. This role involves managing academic processes leading school organisation proposals and overseeing comprehensive school organisation reviews. The po...