Operations Manager
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part time Operations Manager at Oakwood Academy to job share with the current post holder. The Operations Manager will promote the operational effectiveness of Oakwood Academy under the direction of the Headteacher and will take responsibility for key functions such as: managing the school information system, health & safety, facilities management, human resources and operational finance.The Operations Manager will ensure that the school complies with all legal and regulatory duties through good management and strong planning, underpinned by progressive systems, policies and procedures. The role will contribute to operational and strategic planning processes, and will take responsibility for embedding a high performing culture in a healthy, driven and motivated workforce.
To be successful in this role you will have exceptional drive to add value to every aspect of the school’s work. You will demonstrate a commitment to learning and developing your skills and applying these for the benefit of the school. You will will have highly developed communication skills, which enable you to motivate others.You will demonstrate strong people management skills, preferably with experience in a school setting, and will be a highly organised and efficient individual. You will be adept at working to deadlines under pressure, managing conflicting priorities; you will display a calm and measured approach which gives confidence to others.
You will be an excellent problem solver with exceptional attention to detail and strong planning skills.
What the school offers its staff
The Oakwood Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.
Benefits- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
- The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
- Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
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.