Academy Operations Manager

This is an important and high-profile role working as part of the Academy Senior Leadership Team and in conjunction with the Central Operational Teams. The role holder will be responsible for leading the implementation and compliance of the operational support functions of the Academy including Administration, HR, Payroll, Maintenance & Facilities, Health & Safety, Catering, Cleaning and Finance, in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.

• To play an active role as part of the Academy Senior Leadership Team (SLT); advising the Principal and SLT colleagues on all matters relating to the Central School Operating Model encompassing Health & Safety, Maintenance & Facilities, Catering, Cleaning, Administration and Compliance.
• To liaise with the Central School Operations Team to ensure the implementation of trust-wide policies and procedures throughout the Academy.
• To provide day-to-day line management and leadership for all non-educational staff on site including the Administration team and Site team. Where applicable, to provide the same for the IT team, Lettings team, Cleaning team and Catering team.
• To prepare and submit relevant information to the Principal, Academy Scrutiny Committee, Central School Operations Team and other outside agencies as required.
• To participate fully in wider Academy life by supporting out of hours events including, but not limited to:
  Open Evenings, Parent Evenings, Awards Ceremonies and Music Concerts.

For a full insight about the role please view the job description.

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Malcolm Arnold Academy is a school in the heart of Northampton with simple-to-state approach: insisting on impeccable behaviour, a knowledge-based curriculum, guided instructional teaching and meaningful music and sporting experiences.

Our expectations are high, really high actually; of both our students and ourselves. Combined with a warm and purposeful atmosphere, it is no wonder so many people comment on the ‘lovely feel’  are really proud of that!

More information can be found on our website, . We welcome visits from all interested candidates to find out more about our school and the role.

• NJC
  32, FTE £44,253 per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform:
  Health & Wellbeing Programme:
  Cycle to Work Scheme

• Educated to GCSE-level or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• Related degree level qualification holder.
• Able to travel to different school sites in the Trust for training and meeting with peers.
• A skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
• Sensitive when collaborating work with colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
• Able work under own initiative and deal with demands of a geographically dispersed team.
• Able to work as part of a diverse team.

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs.

As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement  the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the…