Academy Operations Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/09/2024
Advert End Date:
11/10/2024 12:00
Salary:
£41,418 - £43, 421
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Newcastle
Further Information
Are you an energetic and organised professional with a deep commitment to education? Excelsior Academy are in search of an accomplished individual to join our school as the Academy Operations Manager. This role offers a distinctive chance to exert a meaningful influence on our academy's day-to-day functions and contribute significantly to our students' success.
In this diverse position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of the academy. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic operational support to the Senior Leadership team and overseeing the on-site administrative functions.
As the key person for educational visits and events, you will also contribute to managing the academy admissions process. You will have oversight of critical processes such as the single central record, visitor safeguarding coordination, and the development of school policies, external returns, and the school calendar.
As part of the senior leadership team, you will address ad-hoc staff welfare issues and work in tandem with the central people and culture team. Furthermore, you will maintain vital connections with the central estates and facilities team to ensure the academy operates safely and efficiently. Partnering with central trust finance business associates, you will contribute to managing the operational aspects of the academy budget.
This opportunity is ideal for an individual with a background working as part of a complex organisation who comprehends the intricacies of overseeing a sizable academy. Whether you have experience in operational management, office management, or a similar role, and are accustomed to handling multiple tasks and priorities, your understanding of education and the factors contributing to a school's success is indispensable for this position.
To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits
To apply, click apply now and complete our online application form. If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 11 October 2024
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.