Operations Director

Dartford Grammar School for Girls; Dartford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Director. The successful candidate will lead all support functions including premises, administration, ICT, and health & safety, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the school's status as a centre of excellence in education. Additionally, this position will require serving as Chief Operations Officer for the multi-academy Trust, ensuring effective collaboration within the Extended Senior Leadership Team. The role provides an exceptional opportunity to positively impact the school community.

Qualifications

• Dedicated, positive, and ambitious mindset.
• Experience in managing school support functions including premises, administration, ICT, and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage school support functions.
• Serve as Chief Operations Officer for the multi-academy Trust.
• Contribute to the Extended Senior Leadership Team.

Job description

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Kent Grade J (£52,716 - £60,246)

Start date TBC

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, positive and ambitious Operations Director to play a key role in the further development of the school as a centre of excellence for teaching, learning and leadership. As an Ofsted Outstanding school, we are determined to provide an exceptional, world‑class learning environment for all members of our school community.

The successful applicant will lead and manage the school support functions, namely premises, administration, ICT and health & safety, and will join an extremely hardworking, committed and supportive staff team. As currently the only school in our multi‑academy Trust, the Operations Director will also take on the role of Chief Operations Officer for the Trust and will be an important member of our Extended Senior Leadership Team.

This post provides an exceptional opportunity to make a significant difference for the benefit of our whole school community.

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