Operations Manager
SO2 - Pt 26-31 £36,124-£40,476 per annum
37 Hours per week (52 weeks per year)
Required: ASAP
Bramhall High School is looking for a highly enthusiastic and passionate individual to fulfil the role of Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be joining the school at an exciting time as we are part of the DFE Schools Rebuilding Project. This presents a real opportunity for the right candidate to make a huge impact upon the future of the school and the local area. We have ambitious plans as we establish ourselves at the heart of the local community.
The successful candidate will be required to deliver on the strategic and operational leadership and management across the school. This includes the following: catering, medical, ICT, health and safety, premises, data protection and operational support. They will also be expected to proactively secure additional funding streams from both charitable and government sources.
As a positive and proactive leader of the school, the postholder will contribute and advise on relevant areas of school improvement. As an integral part of the School Leadership Team, it will be necessary for the postholder to write reports for, attend and present at governor meeting and on occasions lead discussions about the future strategic direction of the school. They will also be required to provide training for both staff and governors on relevant topics.
The Operations Manager will undertake the responsibility of Data Protection Officer within school, providing training and advice for staff on compliance and acting as a point of contact for queries and subject access requests. They will need also to identify and evaluate data processing activities and ensure data protection impact assessments are undertaken.
Line management responsibilities associated with this role include the Premises Manager, ICT Network Manager, Catering Manager and the Medical Needs Coordinator in addition to responsibility for the oversight of all support staff. It is essential therefore, that the post holder has a good educational standard and is an excellent communicator.
The role would suit someone who has experience of working in a school environment, or someone who can demonstrate how their experience and skills can transfer to our school environment. Experience of working within a school is not essential.
The school is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including a DBS check.
Please note we do not accept CV’s – online applications only.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the planned closing date.
Closing Date: 8.00am Friday 24 January 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 28 January 2025