Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Plumstead, South East London
Salary: £26,539 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)
Closing date: Friday 14th May 2021
Plumstead Manor is a thriving and rapidly improved school judged Good by Ofsted. We are dedicated to providing a world-class education to the young people and families of Royal Greenwich, and hold a strong commitment to promoting excellence, justice and success for all our young people.
Our goal is to inspire and nurture young people of all abilities and backgrounds to develop a love of learning which will sustain them throughout their lives. It is this which will successfully see them into further education and the fulfilling career of their choice. We believe that high quality teaching, in a safe and friendly environment, is the key to unlocking the potential of all our young people have, so that they can go on to change the world for the better.
The Role:
We are looking to appoint an Operations Manager to be responsible for the day to day operation of the school including cover, COVID-19 testing, school calendar and events, duties, rooming, bookings from external partners and curriculum provision across the school.
You will also manage a team of cover supervisors, providing ongoing support and training and monitoring their performance.
Key Requirements:
- You should ideally be qualified to Level 3 (BTEC and A level)
- Good organisational and planning skills are essential to be able to manage a heavy workload
- You will also need the ability to successfully revise priorities within a planned programme of work and to be able to respond sensitively to enquiries, complaints and requests from a variety of sources
- The ability to line manage staff and to work in partnership with other members of the team is also important
- Five years successful experience in an administrative role, together with an understanding of the statutory and other requirements involved in school administration is preferred
What they offer in return:
- The opportunity to work alongside colleagues dedicated to achieving the best for every young person
- The opportunity to benefit from professional development within their school, and across a network of local schools
- Friendly team
To apply for this role please click APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for the application form.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.
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Candidates with previous job titles and experience of School Operations Management, Senior School Administrator, Operations Coordinator, Education Operations, Administration Manager may also be considered for this role.
