Uttlesford Consortium Manager

Job Description

37hrs per week (annualised) Scale 9 £32910-£36922 / Scale 10 £37890-£40876 / Scale 11 £41881-£45859 depending on experience.

Uttlesford Consortium (a group of 21 schools in North West Essex) wish to appoint a Consortium Manager from 1st February 2022 upon the retirement of the current longstanding postholder.

This is a post with largely financial duties and tasks, and therefore a sound financial background (preferably school related) is essential.

The successful applicant must work in partnership with our schools, and be proactive in their future development at a time of great change.

The person appointed will need excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of self-motivation and vision. An accounting qualification or School Business Manager qualification and relative experience are also desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to work from home, but as the job also requires travel to schools a car and a full driving licence are essential. Mileage will be paid. Some evening meetings will be required.

A discussion with Sarah Smith, the current postholder tel : 07791789990 /

email sarah@stebbing.essex.sch.uk is strongly suggested.

A full handover period with training will take place before the current postholder retires on 31st August 2022. Support will remain if required after this date.

Our Schools are committed to the safeguarding of pupils, so this appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance.

Closing date: 18th October 2021

Interviews: 2 November 2021

Start date: 1 February 2022

Information about the School

Our ethos... At Stebbing we offer children a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where they can grow and develop to fulfil their potential through a creative and fun learning journey. We encourage children to take ownership of their learning by providing engaging opportunities and equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to face the challenges beyond primary school. A little bit of history... The school has been serving the village of Stebbing since 1878 and although our façade is a prime example of the traditional Victorian school, behind the front door it is a very different matter. In 2006 we introduced the Montessori approach in our classrooms and over the past few years we have developed our practice. The result is a unique blend of the National Curriculum being taught through a topic, skills based approach, with a Montessori ethos throughout the school. This leads to independent learners, who take responsibility for both themselves and the environment around them. Our children are expected to organise themselves, communicate in an appropriate fashion and challenge themselves to extend their learning. To summarise... At Stebbing we aim to educate the “whole” child. This means developing a warm, happy and friendly environment where each child can work towards maximising their full potential in personal, social and academic enterprise. We create an atmosphere where all our children are valued and value each other. We offer pupils an exciting opportunity to begin their education by equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to continue their learning journey.

Lucy Heys Headteacher

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.