About The Role
We are seeking an outstanding Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across administration, operational support services, and catering within Ark Elvin Academy. In this pivotal role you will lead and develop operational teams, foster a positive high‑performing culture, and ensure resources, systems and services are delivered efficiently to support excellent educational outcomes.
For inquiries contact info@arkelvinacademy.org.
You will work closely with colleagues across the Ark network, including Ark Central and partner academies, contributing to the development of high‑quality systems and sharing best practice.
Benefits
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
- Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
About Us
We are a large non‑selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London. We are proud of the education we offer our pupils. Our team of enthusiastic, high‑expectations staff has transformed our school and we are excited about the next step in our improvement journey, delivering outstanding education to our community.
“To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”
We are committed to reducing teachers’ workload where possible, clarifying roles and responsibilities to help them plan daily, weekly and termly tasks, reduce ineffective work such as report writing and parents’ evenings, and to listen to and act on feedback. We also give teachers the opportunity to develop their practice and leadership skills.
Through the Ark network, we offer a professional community with training, guidance and support from one of the country’s top performing school groups.
Visit arkelvinacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us.
Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect diverse perspectives across our organisation to become stronger and more effective. To learn more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click the link.
Safeguarding Statement
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark’s academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You must disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 before appointment. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. Disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – it will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click the link.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on‑going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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