Ernesford Grange Community Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Operations Manager to join our vibrant and aspirational community. This is a full time, all year-round position.
What is the job role?
The Operations Manager will directly manage or collaborate with relevant colleagues to coordinate and oversee the school's day-to-day operational functions. This includes customer service, estates and site management, finance, and HR administration, with the goal of delivering effective, high-quality services and solutions across the school. The post holder will also work with the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) central teams to ensure all processes comply with established procedures and policies. Professionalism, attitude, and approach to the academy are expected to be role-modelled for staff.
Who are we looking for?
- 5 GCSEs A-C
- Ability to prioritise and organise workloads to meet deadlines, cope with interruptions, and remain calm under pressure
- Good understanding of Human Resources processes and procedures, especially within an education setting
- Financial accounting skills such as budget handling, income and expenditure accounts, estimates, reconciliation, and interpretation of accounts
- Knowledge and experience of Health and safety regulations in a school setting
Why join us?
As our School Operations Manager you will be part of a highly successful group of schools, working alongside a diverse team deeply passionate about education. The Trust places a priority on professional development through high-quality training and strong collaboration across its schools, all while upholding our core values of respect, determination, and kindness.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
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What is the job role?
The Operations Manager will directly manage or collaborate with relevant colleagues to coordinate and oversee the school’s day-to-day operational functions. This includes customer service, estates and site management, finance, and HR administration, with the goal of delivering effective, high-quality services and solutions across the school. The post holder will also work with the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) central teams to ensure all processes comply with established procedures and policies. Professionalism, attitude, and approach to the academy are expected to be role-modelled for staff.
Who are we looking for?
- 5 GCSEs A-C
- Ability to prioritise and organise workloads to meet deadlines, cope with interruptions, and remain calm under pressure
- Good understanding of Human Resources processes and procedures, especially within an education setting
- Financial accounting skills such as budget handling, income and expenditure accounts, estimates, reconciliation, and interpretation of accounts
- Knowledge and experience of Health and safety regulations in a school setting
Why join us?
As our School Operations Manager you will be part of a highly successful group of schools, working alongside a diverse team deeply passionate about education. The Trust places a priority on professional development through high-quality training and strong collaboration across its schools, all while upholding our core values of respect, determination, and kindness.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
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