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  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    7 November 2024 at 12:27pm

  • Date listed

    10 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Up to £26860 per annum

School Operations Manager job summary

Salary: NJC 22 £26,860 (actual), £31,364 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37, 39 weeks

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth and effective operation of a dynamic educational institution?

Our School Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring our school is operationally stable, enabling us to deliver an excellent education to our students. In this role, you will be the vital link between our school and the regional team, ensuring seamless operational processes. You will report directly to the Principal and maintain a direct line to the senior leadership team and ensure our school remains effective and efficient in all its operations.

You're someone who'll be able to:

* Liaise with central/regional teams on operational matters and manage school-specific operations.
* Line manage School Facilities Managers and coordinate estates projects.
* Support HR coordination, including recruitment, induction, and performance management.
* Manage finance processes, including orders, invoices, cash, and credit card transactions.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You're someone who has:

* GCSE (good pass) or equivalent in Maths and English.
* Previous operational background with administrative, numeracy, and IT skills.
* Experience in an educational environment is desirable.
* Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

We are a one form primary and nursery school situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Kent, 30 seconds from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from the train station and within easy reach of Maidstone, Tonbridge and London. We serve our strong, supportive and welcoming local community and are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all of our pupils.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full tine, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications upon receipt.

Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

Trust-wide Safeguarding Policies and Guidance
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xx9JeXoOZqGWNwpks3UhEqn8Yi7Xjx5-3LIgS4MUJe0/edit#

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About St James the Great Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
221 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, caring school with high expectations for all our pupils. Our children learn through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom. The staff works hard to provide a stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone and where everyone is valued.

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