Role description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Schools Manager
Wigan Athletic Community Trust is recruiting for a Schools Manager to lead on the implementation of the schools strategy and manage and develop innovative programmes to support pupils, teachers and schools in the community.To be part of the Senior Management Team and support the Head of Community and other Senior Managers across the organisation.
You will:
• Be accountable for all projects and activities linked to Schools within the Community Trust strategy.
• Work with the Head of Community to identity new funding opportunities and partnerships linked to schools.
• Manage relationships with a range of partners that the Community Trust has professional partnerships with including Wigan Council, The PLCF, The FA, PartnerSchools, EFL Trust and School Games Organisers.
• Manage the performance of a team, addressing development needs and tackling any poor performance effectively.
• Lead on monitoring and evaluation processes and implementation of the Community Trust’s Outcome Framework across the Schools section of the Community Trust.
• Manage the internal quality assurance process across all of the Community Trust’s schools provision.
• As part of the Senior Management Team help to create a culture and environment of continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Represent the Community Trust at relevant stakeholder meetings at both a local and national level.
The successful candidate will:
• Educated to a degree standard in a community or sports development related subject.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering innovative and effective education projects within primary and secondary schools linked to national partners such as the Premier League, EFL Trust and the PFA.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with schools and liaising with school staff at all levels.
• Experience within a leadership role and of helping to establish a positive culture amongst staff members.
• Proven track record of managing diverse teams including project delivery staff.
• An excellent understanding of Wigan Athletic Community Trust’s vision, strategy and objectives.
• Good knowledge of the current Primary School PE Curriculum and OFTSED guidelines.
• Good knowledge of the National projects such as Premier League Primary Stars and PL Inspires programmes.
• The ability and energy to inspire and motivate colleagues of all levels to enable the organisation to achieve its objectives.
• The ability to write clear, concise funding applications and project reports.
• The ability to create and understand project budgets and management accounts.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the business.
To apply for the position please complete the application form detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to jobs@wiganathletic.com or by post to HR, Wigan Athletic, DW Stadium, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UZ.
Closing date: Monday 24th April 5pmFull Time£30,000 - £35,000
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job role: Schools Manager
Reports to: Head of Community
Location: Tom Flower Offices, Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan, WN5 0UL
Department: Community Trust
Job Purpose
To lead on the implementation of the schools strategy and manage and develop innovative programmes to support pupils, teachers and schools in the community. To be part of the Senior Management Team and support the Head of Community and other Senior Managers across the organisation.
Jobs reporting into the job holder:
Three – Early Years Officer, Primary Schools Manager and Secondary Schools ManagerKey responsibilities and duties
• Be accountable for all projects and activities linked to Schools within the Community Trust strategy.
• Work with the Head of Community to identity new funding opportunities and partnerships linked to schools.
• Manage relationships with a range of partners that the Community Trust has professional partnerships with including Wigan Council, The PLCF, The FA, Partner Schools, EFL Trust and School Games Organisers.
• Work with the Media Officer to promote the work of the Community Trust in schools through Wigan Athletic’s media platforms and to the wider community.
• Manage the performance of a team, addressing development needs and tackling any poor performance effectively.
• Lead on monitoring and evaluation processes and implementation of the Community Trust’s OutcomeFramework across the Schools section of the Community Trust.
• Manage the internal quality assurance process across all of the Community Trust’s schools provision.
• As part of the Senior Management Team help to create a culture and environment of continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Represent the Community Trust at relevant stakeholder meetings at both a local and national level.
• To be a flexible member of the Wigan Athletic Community Trust team and when requested assist in the delivery of other projects and activities including evenings and weekends.
Health and Safety.
• Fully endorse, demonstrate and carry out the company’s health and safety policy.
• Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations relating to health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place, and assist if required with the amending of risk assessments periodically.
• Have a full knowledge of procedures for evacuation with regard to fire.
• Identify and report maintenance requirements or hazards within the workplace and encourage any workforce to do the same to avoid injury.
Safeguarding
• The company is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
• The employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the company’s premises. The employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Head of Safeguarding.
General
• Cooperate fully with colleagues and be flexible when assisting them in response to business needs of the company.
• Ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassmentof any description and to promote positive working relations amongst employees and customers.
• The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the company.
Wigan Athletic Community Trust | Candidate Information
STAFF BENEFITS
Wigan Athletic Community Trust | Candidate Information The Community Trust currently offers staff the following benefits:
• 25 days annual leave plus eight bank/public holidays.
• Annual staff value awards.
• Staff loyalty awards – after five years staff to be given an additional two days holiday and after 10 years an additional three days (five in total).
• Opportunity to earn extra money through over time.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free parking at offices.
• Paid expenses for all approved mileage (not including home to base mileage).
• Wigan Athletic uniform and footwear (trainers) provided annually.
• Flexible working depending on the requirements of the role.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Two tickets for each Wigan Athletic home league game.
• Discounted gym membership.
• 20% discount at Wigan Athletic club shop.
• 30% discount off Puma (online only).
• Free access for Community Trust’s staff children/nieces and nephews to holiday football and dance camps.