Chief Operations Officer
Woodchurch High School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7NG12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
March 2025
Closing date
14 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
1 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L20 - L24 (£79,475 - £87,651)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Chief Operations Officer
Salary: L20 - L24 (£79,475 - £87,651)
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Woodchurch High School, Wirral
Closing Date: Thursday 14 November 2024
Interview Date(s): 25 and 26 November 2024
Job Starts: March 2025
With the current post holder retiring at Easter 2025 and the Trustees are looking to appoint a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to drive forward the effective leadership of the school’s operations and finances. This role is ideal for a committed, dynamic, and innovative COO with proven experience.
The postholder will work closely with the Headteacher of the Trust together with the Trustees and other members of the senior leadership team to deliver the Academy's vision and ethos which is underpinned by its strong Christian values.
The successful candidate will play a significant role in the strategic leadership and future development of the Trust. You will work to support the Headteacher in all aspects of operational leadership for the school. This will include the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trust’s operational and financial procedures and systems, ensuring that all legal and governance outlined in the Academy Trust Handbook are met. The postholder will be supported by a team of experienced support staff leaderscovering HR, Payroll, PA to Headteacher & Staff Induction Officer, Finance, Pupils Services, ICT, H&S, Reprographics and Operations.
Candidates should have a strong and relevant background in operations and financial procedures and be able to demonstrate successful experience in budget planning, monitoring, and delivery. The production of final end of year accounts, demonstrating value for money through the principles of economic, efficient, and effective use of resources are also a key aspect of this role. Experience in an education setting, particularly a single or multi-academy trust, is beneficial but is not essential. The Headteacher and Trustees are looking to appoint a person with experience of leading project management developments and generating income to support such projects.
The application pack, which provides specific information about the position and its support of Academy pupils and staff, is available here www.woodchurchhigh.com/vacancies.
Candidates are warmly encouraged to take an informal opportunity to visit the school. To arrange a school tour, please telephone the school (0151 677 5257) direct and ask for the Head's PA, Tanya Jordan.
What the school offers its staff
Woodchurch High School is an exciting place to work. It is a successful and oversubscribed 11 – 16 co-
educational comprehensive. We enjoy state of the art facilities, designed to engage and motivate learners.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
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About Woodchurch High School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Woodchurch High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- whsrecruitment@woodchurchhigh.com
- Phone number
- 01516418226
Woodchurch High School is an exciting place to work. It is a successful and oversubscribed 11 –
16 co-educational comprehensive. We enjoy state of the art facilities, designed to engage and
motivate learners. As an Academy committed to professional development, all new teaching staff will be expected to actively participate in CPD programmes.
Arranging a visit to Woodchurch High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email whsrecruitment@woodchurchhigh.com.
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