About Us

The East Manchester Academy is a vibrant and innovative educational community in the heart of Beswick. We are a part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust. Together, we create lives of opportunity. 

‘The East Manchester Academy is a beacon of hope and aspiration for pupils’ (Ofsted 2023)

‘The sense of community is tangible in this inclusive school.’ (Ofsted 2025) 

We are a growing academy and we are now looking to add further capacity to our team as we enter the next stage of our development; to become an exceptional school that ensures the children of East Manchester flourish both academically and socially. We are a forward thinking and happy school, we embrace research and work collaboratively with colleagues within and beyond our trust to drive standards.

Please visit our website  to learn more about us and contact: recruitment@temac.co.uk if you would like to arrange a visit to the academy prior to application.

The Role

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date SEND records, including EHCPs, SEND support plans and provision mapping
• Managing SEND information systems and ensuring data protection compliance
• Coordinating annual reviews and ensuring statutory deadlines are met
• Acting as a point of contact for parents/carers and liaising with external agencies
• Organising and minuting meetings such as annual reviews and intervention planning sessions 
• Supporting monitoring, reporting and audit processes relating to SEND provision

This is a key administrative role that contributes directly to improving outcomes and ensuring inclusive practice across the academy.

About You

You will have absolute commitment to wanting the best for children and young people, along with tact, discretion and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with parents/carers, students and colleagues at work. You will be self-motivated and have a personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards, you must have the flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges that may involve working beyond prescribed hours on occasion.

You will be a skilled administrator with excellent organisational and communication skills, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

You will:

• Have experience in an administrative role and handling confidential information
• Be proficient in IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases/MIS systems
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Show a professional, approachable and empathetic manner when working with students, families and colleagues

 Why Join Us?

You will join an academy that is relentless in its drive to ensure our students and staff alike achieve their very best and are proud of themselves. We are proud to serve our diverse and inclusive community and wish to appoint a practitioner who shares our commitment to young people in challenging circumstances who believes that education is the best way to ensure social justice. 

 A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague

We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:

• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• High expectations for all learners and staff
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
• A commitment to equity, diversity and accessibility
• Tailored CPD and coaching
• Trust-wide networks and learning communities
• Leadership development pathways 
• Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options

How to Apply

1. Register or log in to MyNewTerm
2. Complete the application form 
3. Include a personal statement tailored to the role
4. Submit your application before the deadline
   

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to: 

• Enhanced DBS checks 
• Reference and identity verification 
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)