Operations Manager London, England
Ark Schools
Full Time
London, England
42489 - 49583 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Operations Manager
Location: Ark Oval Primary Academy
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Operations Manager
Location: Croydon, South London - 5-minute walk from East Croydon Station.
Salary: £42,489 - £49,583 [based on Ark Support (Outer London) Band 11, SP34-41]
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: May/June 2023
Closing date: 28 April 2023
(Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response).
Join our vibrant primary school in the heart of East Croydon.
About the role:
We are recruiting an exceptional Operations Manager to provide the overall operational leadership and management for all aspects of HR, IT, catering, administration, premises management, lettings, security and operations support at Oval.
You will develop, lead and manage operational staff ensuring that resources are used effectively at Ark Oval.
You will work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, particularly those in the London Primary hub, to develop high quality systems and services throughout the network, offering support where required.
The successful candidate will be supported in their development and will have access to network training.
In addition to professional support all employees are eligible for Ark Rewards, a scheme that offers discounts at many retailers and other benefits such as Cycle to Work and the Employee Assistance Programme.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have an unwavering determination to deliver excellent operational leadership and management
- Share the Ark Oval beliefs, vision and mission and be aligned with the Ark six pillars underpinning it
- Be detail orientated and able to multi task to meet deadlines
- Be reflective about the Academy and committed to securing its continued development
- Value and support practices driving continual progress across the network of Ark Schools
For further details refer to the full job description and person specification. Ops Manager JD_PS.pdf
About our school:
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a school that represents our local community which due to its cultural diversity brings a wealth of opportunity to develop and meet our children’s academic and non- academic needs, whilst also developing ourselves as individuals. Through our motto Striving for Excellence, we aim to ensure that children, parents and staff all maximise their full potential. Every day we are committed to embracing our core values and we encourage everyone to be the best that they can possibly be and we all help each other every step of the way.
Find out more about us here.
We offer:
- Twice as many training days as standard
- Access to the high-quality, regular professional development
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
- Admissions priority for children of school’s staff
How to apply:
Please visit our website www.arkovalprimary.org/vacancies and complete an application form.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, please contact [email protected]
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
