Head of Service - School Attendance and Safeguarding in Manchester

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The ideal candidate will have strong management skills, excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and attendance in schools have previous experience of managing and growing a busy team. This is an excellent opportunity, as the successful candidate will have the chance to build and develop an already successful team in an area of growth across Greater Manchester and beyond. If you are looking for a new challenge and can demonstrate experience in the following areas this could be a great move for you:

• Excellent knowledge and thorough experience and understanding of safeguarding and school attendance legislation
• Experience of effectively managing a team and collaborating with others to deliver a high-quality service
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating services against set requirements and performance targets
• Drive, self‑motivation and ability to work under own initiative, Level 3 Qualification (Level 2 English and mathematics)
• Experience and a proven track record in a senior role
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of Safeguarding Legislation and practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate professionally, confidentially and in an approachable manner while inspiring, challenging and motivating others
• A reflective, solution‑focused approach, able to respond creatively to market demands
• Comfort working flexibly and autonomously, managing your own schedule and others
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

It would be desirable to also have:

• Experience of working in the education sector in an attendance and/or safeguarding capacity
• Experience leading quality improvement, coaching colleagues or driving change
• Experience of managing data, budgets and quality assurance processes
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the educational landscape including challenges and trends
• The ability to design and deliver high‑quality training, CPD and bespoke support packages
• The confidence to promote services and products to schools and academies, and to liaise with organisations beyond schools to develop relationships between One Education and external partners

If you are ready for a change from your current role, and you believe you meet the person specification, we would love to hear from you.

The postholder must have a full driving license & access to their own vehicle

Fixed point salary between £50,000 - £56,000

• Fixed point salary between £50,000 - £56,000
• Permanent, full time 35 hours per week
• 30 days holiday per year
• Christmas Closure and 2 Social Value Days per year
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme, offering generous employer contributions
• Free onsite parking when working at One Education offices
• Paid mileage for travel to schools and meetings paid at 0.80p per mile
• Manchester based, with travel across Greater Manchester to engage directly with schools and partners
• Based in Manchester, One Education is one of the largest education support companies in England. We provide high quality, specialist pupil facing and management services to all educational establishments and agencies. An opportunity has arisen to lead the School Attendance and Safeguarding Team as the Head of Service.
• Modern, vibrant working environments with strong transport links and free nearby parking

What do we care about?

• The schools, services and the children and young people we support
• Our ethos, values and principles that underpin our work
• Our people - their interests, passions and well‑being are truly acknowledged and supported

What is our commitment to you?

• Supportive leadership and the freedom to manage your own diary, building trusted professional relationships with clients
• Professional development opportunities in line with service and individual needs
• Flexible working, access to excellent IT equipment/resources, a generous holiday allowance and competitive salary