School Support Manager in Wakefield

Lead, Innovate, Support – Become our School Support Manager at The King's School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust. Are you an organised, forward-thinking leader who thrives in a busy school environment? We are looking for a motivated and dedicated School Support Manager to play a vital role in ensuring our school runs smoothly, efficiently and with an unwavering focus on supporting student success. This position has become available as a valued team member retires after many years of dedicated service.

As School Support Manager, you will act as the first point of contact for school leaders, coordinating a wide range of activities that directly support teaching and learning. You will oversee the reception, administration and reprographics services to ensure they provide high-quality, efficient and professional support, while leading and delivering the administrative and organisational processes that underpin the smooth day-to-day running of the school. You will also ensure that all school data and records are accurate, regularly reviewed and securely maintained in line with Trust policies and statutory requirements.

• Lead and manage the administration, reception and reprographics teams to ensure effective support across the school.
• Oversee key school systems including data management, information governance, and the accurate maintenance of the Single Central Record.
• Coordinate a range of HR processes, including sickness absence monitoring, recruitment administration, induction arrangements and maintenance of personnel files.
• Manage financial administration, including ordering, cash handling, payment systems and support for debt recovery, in line with Trust financial procedures.
• Oversee the school cover system, producing reports and developing processes to support efficient staff deployment.
• Lead the administration of student services, ensuring policies relating to student support are implemented effectively.

• Can lead, motivate and coordinate teams with confidence and professionalism.
• Works with precision and attention to detail, especially when handling data and sensitive information.
• Communicates clearly, professionally and sensitively with students, staff, external agencies, senior leaders and visitors.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can prioritise effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• Brings initiative, creativity and problem‑solving skills to continuously improve systems and processes.
• Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality and a strong commitment to safeguarding and high‑quality standards of service.

Monday‑Thursday 8:00am‑4:00pm
Friday 8:00am‑3:30pm
This is a permanent, full‑time role (37 hours per week) to be worked all year round.

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities.
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal‑based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
• For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self‑directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
• Generous employer pension – West Yorkshire Pension Fund – LGPS.
• Generous annual leave entitlement (starting from 31 days annual leave, increasing to 34 days after 10 years' service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
• Fantastic family‑friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.
• Cycle to work scheme, Blue Light Card.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free eyecare via Specsavers.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2.
• Free flu vaccinations.

Application Deadline: 10:00am, Monday 23rd February 2026
Interview Date: Provisional date of Monday 2nd March 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Complete application form via our website.
Contact: 01977 601701
recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre‑employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self‑declaration form.