School Operations Manager

NJC Scale 28 - 31

£36,648 - £39,186 per annum + Wellbeing cash plan + Car scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + additional benefits

37 hours a week, 52 weeks per year

Full Time, Permanent

Immediate start date

Looking to make a difference to our students, every day?

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Operations Manager to join our team here at Broadlands Academy. This role will report into the Principal and have a direct line into the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the ongoing operational effectiveness of the school. You will be liaising closely with colleagues across both the school and our central teams of finance, HR, recruitment and facilities. The ideal candidate will have an operations background with excellent numeracy, administration and organisational skills. This is a very similar role to that of a School Business Manager so those with experience working within an administrative/ management role within a school will have a strong advantage.

In this exciting new role, you will be:

• Line managing facilities staff and acting as the main point of contact for contractors
• Liaising with the catering team to uphold standards
• Managing lettings and event bookings where required
• Implementing and managing Health and Safety policies
• Managing DBS checks for school visitors and GDPR; ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and processing data requests
• Ordering - place orders, raise Purchase Orders, goods receipt noting / scanning, chasing orders
• Liaising with HR Coordinators to support with recruitment and arrange interviews
• Coordinating the collection of verified ID documents, certificates and disclosure forms at interviews for employment checks and necessary certification
• Line managing all administrative staff, for example, receptionists, administrative assistants, cover manager.
• Manage logistics for all school events (eg bookings, visitors, contractors etc)
• Support with any insurance claims on behalf of the school
• Communications - Manage logistics for communications to parents/carers and the wider community
• Scheduling annual mandatory staff training (examples Prevent, safeguarding, First Aid)

Broadlands Academy

Broadlands Academy is a secondary school in Keynsham, fostering a nurturing environment for students aged 11-16. We're conveniently located near Bath and North East Somerset, with excellent transport links to Bristol and other surrounding areas.

Why you'll love Broadlands Academy:

Collaborative culture: We're building a dynamic and supportive environment where colleagues can excel. You'll collaborate with passionate co-workers, share best practices, and continuously learn from one another.
Rewarding impact: Witnessing the growth and success of our students is incredibly rewarding. You'll play a pivotal role in establishing a positive environment for them to learn in.
Competitive compensation: We offer a competitive salary package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full time position.

Closing date: 30 September 2024

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues 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.

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