Operations Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Mansfield is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee business, human resources, and support services. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong management skills and a commitment to safeguarding children and young people. The role includes line management of various teams and is supported by a dedicated senior leadership team focused on staff well-being and career progression.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Mental health support services

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role, preferably within an educational environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the raising of standards in business and human resources.
• Manage the Site Team, IT Network Manager, Finance Assistant, and Catering Managers.
• Ensure effective business support services are provided.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Financial management

IT proficiency

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to support the raising of standards through the provision and line management of efficient and effective business, human resources, and support services. The role includes line management of the Site Team, IT Network Manager, Finance Assistant and Catering Managers.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

If you would like further information about the school or to arrange a visit, please telephone the school office on 01623 792327 or email [e-mail]

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

What the school offers its staff

As a school we offer:

• a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
• a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
• support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
• access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
• Generous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.