School Operations Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual, who is strategic, organised and enthusiastic, to join the team at West Hill School as the School Operations Lead to be part of our vibrant primary school.Start Date: September 2024
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week over 41 weeks per year- Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:00
The school office is the heart of our school. All children, parents and visitors are welcomed by the staff here and this is the team you will lead. Our school is busy and works as it does with kind and values-led staff which is needed as you provide the important help to our families and the team.
This role is critical and supports the effective running of the school. Working closely with the Principal and the Leadership Team you will have the opportunity to shape the most effective support that our families and children need. You will be the first point of contact with our Trust wide Partnership Services that provide the HR, Estates, IT and Finance Partners for each setting.Previous experience in schools would be advantageous and your skills in harnessing technology to support efficiency will be a key focus as you consider the systems and structures. All roles in our school do support children on a daily basis, as a key member of the Safeguarding Team you will provide additional advice and guidance as required. This part of the role will come with full training.
You will experience:
- Amazing children who are keen to learn how to learn
- Friendly and supportive staff, parents and governors
- Varied curriculum and bespoke CPD opportunities
- Strong commitment to staff well-being
- You will also be eligible for THPT Benefits and Pension schemes
- Opportunity to observe & work with a range of professionals to develop your skillsTHPT value their staff very highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates across the Trust. THPT also operate an extensive Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty & Service Awards, access to discount schemes and membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. 
The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. 
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).Our values are:
Integrity - displaying honesty and having strong moral principles
Partnership - working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals
Advocacy - working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success
Resilience - finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened
Compassion - displaying empathy towards and a desire to help others
Aspiration - aiming high to achieve success
Please ensure your supporting statement reflects our Values.
SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.