School Operations Manager

NJC spine point range 22 - 24 £31,364 to £33,024 FTE £30,305 (scp22) to £31,909 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits

37 hours per week, Term Time (39 weeks) plus 5 weeks, totalling 44 weeks

Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth and effective operation of a dynamic educational institution? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Percy Shurmer Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Operations Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in enabling our school to deliver an outstanding education to its students.

Percy Shurmer Academy is a large two-form entry primary academy. We currently have 442 pupils aged from 3 to 11 which also includes 39 children in our Nursery and a Deaf Learning Base (DLB). The school is divided into Nursery and Reception (EYFS), Years 1 - 2 (KS1). Recently graded as OUTSTANDING in all areas by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on our enriched, relevant, engaging, and innovative curriculum that inspires each and every child to reach true academic brilliance. With a commitment to fostering positive partnerships with parents and the wider community, we ensure that our students are equipped to live remarkable lives beyond the school gates.

As the School Operations Manager, you will be the linchpin of operational stability, ensuring the seamless handoff of all processes between the school and the central/regional team. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will oversee all operational activities within the school, ranging from estates management to HR coordination, finance management, IT support, health and safety compliance, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with central/regional teams on operational matters and manage school-specific operations.
• Line manage School Facilities Managers and coordinate estates projects.
• Support HR coordination, including recruitment, induction, and performance management.
• Manage finance processes, including orders, invoices, cash, and credit card transactions.
• Act as the main point of contact for IT support and digital partnership meetings.
• Coordinate catering and cleaning services to uphold standards.
• Implement and manage health and safety policies, GDPR compliance, and data protection.
• Line manage administrative staff and oversee school events, communications, and marketing initiatives.
• Manage logistics for communications to parents and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• GCSE (good pass) or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Previous operational background with administrative, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Experience in an educational environment is desirable.
• Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate in line with the school's values of bravery, discovery, pushing limits, and being big-hearted.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the NJC spine point range.
• Professional development opportunities and support.
• A supportive and collaborative school community.
• Opportunities for career progression and advancement.

Closing Date: 17th March 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

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Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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