School Operations Manager
What skills and experience we're looking for
Following the retirement of the current post-holder, we invite applications for the role of School Operations Manager.
Ralph Allen School is a thriving and inclusive community on the south side of Bath, known for its academic excellence, strong values of respect, integrity, and resilience, and proud membership in the Palladian Academy Trust. We are the school of choice locally with a waiting list in each year group.As a school community, we work hard and go the extra mile for our student body, who in return are warm, welcoming, and well-motivated. Our last Ofsted inspection was in 2023, and the school was graded as ‘Good’. You can use our website to find out more about what we do and why we do it.
The School Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring our School is operationally stable, enabling us to deliver educational excellence to our students. They will be instrumental in ensuring the flow of information into and out of the Central Team into the School and will be responsible for coordination and communication of all School business operations including finance, HR, site activities and administration.
The successful candidate will be experienced in leading and managing business in a fast-paced environment. They will have excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Excited by their role and inspired by working with colleagues and students for the benefit of the school
- Works within the positive and innovative ethos of our school, modelling our values and aspirations
- Thrives in an environment that can be demanding but is also hugely rewarding
- Displays passion and enthusiasm, striving for the best in all you do
- Has a keen eye for detail, is able to plan but also respond to rapid change
In return, we can offer a friendly, stimulating work environment where you will be supported by an outstanding Senior Leadership Team and wider Trust colleagues.
This is a rare opportunity to join our fantastic school in a Senior Leadership role. The successful candidate will be appointed on their skills and experience, however, as important will be your approach, attitude, and beliefs.
For information about the benefits afforded by being a member of Palladian Academy Trust and to apply, please visit the Palladian Academy Trust website for full details and application forms.
What the school offers its staff- Support and guidance for teachers keen to develop their pedagogy.
- A collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Opportunities for continual professional development.
- A chance to be part of a progressive and expanding department.
- Fantastic pupils who are ready to learn
- A vibrant school community and a supportive Senior Leadership Team
- A well-regarded and forward-thinking Trust
- An opportunity to work for an organisation who live out our core values ’respect, trust, courage and curiosity’
- A strong community of schools
- A culture of collective efficacy across the Trust
- An experienced, supportive and committed Central Team who work together to achieve the best for all children and colleagues
- A strong Trust Board and Local Governing Committee who are fully committed to continued improvement whilst caring for the wellbeing of all colleagues, children and communities
- A commitment to support your ongoing professional development within a supportive and developmental coaching culture
- Access to wellbeing support and tools
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.