Senior Operation Officer
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JEThis job expired on 21 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Position Type: Full-Time All Year Round 37 Hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 6 + Crawley allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to join our operational team. This is an exciting new role where you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational support within the school’s administrative team. We are looking for a team player who will help us to develop and shape the next phase of our journey to excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
To be the day-to-day operational lead for support functions, supporting the Assistant Business Manager.
To lead (including line management) the administrative team (Operations Administrator and Administrative Apprentice) and manage the workflow of all administrative requirements in order to meet organisation needs.
To lead the admin team in the effective management and coordination of all trips and events in the school, cover management within the school and its impact on wider whole school calendar management and events, general administration for the whole school including SLT support, communications, reprographics and whole school communications.
(See Job Description for further details)
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Proficient in use of Word and Excel and other office programs with good typing and data entry skills.
Educated to at least Level 2 (GCSE A*- C or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Experience of social media, websites and general publisher / Adobe Suite.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
An understanding and appreciation of the school’s Christian ethos and values.
(See Person Specification for further details)
What the school offers its staff
Do you want to work in a vibrant, multi-faith, multicultural school that is founded on mutual trust and respect?
Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that is dedicated to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child?
Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference, where your contributions are tangible and directly impact the success of a vibrant community?
If so, then we want to hear from you!
About Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School:
Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.
Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key elements: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where they can truly excel, both academically and personally.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. If you’re passionate, driven and share our belief in the key values of dignity, community, wisdom and hope which underpin our school then we invite you to apply and bring your unique voice and talents to our team.
Crawley’s rich diversity and multiculturalism make our school an exciting place to work, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our curriculum. We are committed to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.
For further details on our school see our vacancies page, where you can view a video or PowerPoint from our Executive Head Teacher, Reverend Millwood.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Be at the forefront of our exciting administrative development, where you will be a vital part in the school’s daily functioning.
Further details about the role
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form available on the website. This must be emailed to hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk by 9am on Friday 21st February 2025. Interview date – Wednesday 26th February 2025.
For further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Miss Knight at hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk
The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.
Safeguarding Statement
This school and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1351 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley website
- Email address
- hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01293423690
Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk.
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