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Rhyddings , BB5 3EA (574 on roll)
Haworth Street
Tel: 01254 231051
School website: www.rhyddings.co.uk

Summary

We would like to extend a warm welcome from all pupils, staff, governors and trustees of Rhyddings.

Rhyddings serves the East Lancashire old mill town of Oswaldtwistle and surrounding area of Hyndburn. It has been at the heart of the community for 90 years and although a smaller than average high school we cater for pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds. The school enjoys good transport links via the M65 corridor and adjoining networks of M6 and M66. The school has been in a period of transition, having returned to our permanent site following a £10 Million re-development, back in the heart of our community.

This vacancy is due to the current post holder moving to a new position in finance.

We are seeking, as part of the LET Education Trust, to appoint a School Operations Manager to our growing staffing body. You will be joining a strong team of likeminded professionals and will work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Chief Operations and Chief Finance Officers of the Trust.

Managing the administrative and premises teams, premises management, Health and Safety, aspects of HR and finance this is an exciting role for the right candidate, whether from an educational or commercial background. You will be well supported and inducted by the central trust team of experts, senior leaders at the school and will contribute to SLT operation and strategic decision making.

The SLT team consists of the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher three Assistant Headteachers and Associate Senior Leader. All have discreet job roles but contribute equally to the holistic leadership of the school. The local governing body also support the team.

The nature of the specific role for School Operations Manager is included in the job description and person specification.

Together we are mutually supportive and provide a holistic approach to many of the administrative and support functions and roles within school.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 noon on 10/07/2023

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Gillian Worthington, PA to the Headteacher, on 01254 231 051 or at [email protected] for an informal discussion.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.