School Organisation Manager

Posted 09 October 2025
Salary 37
LocationLiverpool L1 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Education / Training
ReferenceRQ1621226

Job description

3 months contract with local authori

The School Organisation Manager is pivotal in executing essential statutory functions within the education sector. This role involves managing academic processes, leading school organisation proposals, and overseeing comprehensive school organisation reviews. The position ensures the local authority meets its statutory obligations, coordinates with the Department for Education (DfE) and schools, and guarantees sufficient pupil places through strategic planning. The role also requires the timely submission of statutory returns, impacting funding allocations and the establishment of new schools.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple academic processes, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and effective coordination with the DfE and converting schools.
  • Lead statutory school organisation proposals, including consultations, documentation, and submissions to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator, adhering to strict legal timelines.
  • Oversee a comprehensive school organisation review to ensure adequate pupil places across the city, aligned with demographic forecasts and capital planning.
  • Ensure timely submission of statutory returns, such as the annual School Capacity Assessment Return (SCAP), influencing Basic Need funding allocations and the establishment of new schools.


Requirements


  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Thorough knowledge of statutory processes.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver robust projections.
  • At least 3 months full-time commitment required.
  • On-site presence required a maximum of 2 days per week.