Operations Manager

Ark Schools; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Westminster seeks a strategic leader to oversee Health and Safety, HR, and operations management. This role involves developing and managing staff resources effectively to achieve educational goals while collaborating with network academies. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering an inclusive school environment and reinforcing a positive school culture. Salary is above the main pay scale, with generous benefits including training days, a pension scheme, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Twice as many training days as standard

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic and operational leadership for Health and Safety, HR, ICT, and operations support.
• Develop, lead, and manage operational staff ensuring efficient resource deployment.
• Work with Ark Central and other academies to develop high-quality systems and services.

Job description

To provide the overall strategic and operational leadership and management for all aspects of Health and Safety, HR, ICT, community usage, catering, administration and operations support in the academy. To develop, lead and manage operational staff ensuring that the resources and systems of the academy are deployed effectively and efficiently to achieve the educational aims of the academy. To work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to develop high quality systems and services throughout the network, offering support where required. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact [e-mail] or 020 3110 0717.

We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2015). Our mission "to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice", is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of 'Explore, Endeavour and Excel' - today we lay the foundations for tomorrow's success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our 'Ark Priory child'. Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path., 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.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.