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School Appeals Team Lead

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
28/10/2024
Advert End Date:
10/11/2024 22:59
Salary:
£44,711 - £47,754 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
Vacancy ID:
271853
Employment Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Post Number:
AS370
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
10 Nov
Further Information
Who we are looking for:
At Newcastle City Council we provide an independent service which involves working with parents, panel members, schools and the Council’s Admissions Team to ensure that admission appeals, and exclusion reviews are undertaken in a professional and inclusive manner and within the relevant legislative framework.
 
Following a restructure of the team, we are seeking to appoint a new School Appeals Team Lead on a permanent basis to join our existing team, based at the Civic Centre.
 
This newly created role will be accountable for leading the team of Appeals Clerks to ensure School Admission Appeals and Exclusion Appeals are administered in accordance with the legislation.

To be successful in the role:
  • You will be a highly motivated and committed manager, with experience of leading a team in a busy administrative/governance environment.
  • You will possess excellent communication, organisational and IT skills; and be able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • You will be confident in dealing with difficult situations, emotive subjects and possess an innate ability to empathise.
  • You will have in depth knowledge, advice and understanding of the policies relating to school place admission and exclusion appeals.
 
Further information
Team: School Admissions Appeals Team
Base Location: Civic Centre (Hybrid Working Available)

For an informal discussion please contact Lee Shiells, Workforce Development & Customer Relations Manager, on 0191 211 5045

Benefits of working for Newcastle City Council include:
  • Flexible working options
  • Full Induction and access to a wide range of training, learning and development opportunities.
  • 25 days Annual Leave (rising up to 29 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of making additional contributions.
  • Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
  • Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured, Employee Assistance Program.
  • Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure

To Apply
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Closing Date: Sunday 10th November
Interview Date: Tuesday 19th November
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