Operations Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Contract Type :Permanent
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Job ID: 1308975
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Your Opportunity
Chestnut Park Primary School is looking to appoint an Operations Manager to provide leadership and management of all aspects of school administration and operations support.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced office environment within a supportive team. The successful candidate will promote the highest standard of business operations across the school and lead end-to-end processes related to admissions, administration, marketing, communications, and all school operations. Additionally, the role will incorporate working collaboratively with the GLF Trust Premises, Finance, and Business Teams to develop high-quality systems, processes, and services.
This is a varied role with a broad range of responsibilities. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, flexible, and able to implement and oversee effective operational systems throughout the school.
About Chestnut Park Primary School
As a modern school, built in 2016, Chestnut Park benefits from state of the art technology within a modern, purpose built environment. We are also proud of our Ofsted inspection (June 2018) in which we were awarded 'Outstanding' in all areas.
Ofsted found 'Pupils’ behaviour in class and around school is exemplary. They are polite and well-mannered and demonstrate very positive attitudes to learning. Leadership is strong at all levels. Existing leaders identify and nurture potential leaders. Leaders invest in high-quality training to support improvement'
Our vision is that Chestnut Park Primary School will remain a primary school of excellence, where every child is both challenged and inspired to achieve beyond their dreams. We believe every child should be inspired by a rich and varied curriculum which focuses on establishing the highest standard of basic skills, whilst nurturing independent learners and thinkers.
What we are looking for
We are looking for applicants with the following skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and confidence in collaborating to support team working across all parts of the school community.
- Experience in a busy school office environment; including experience with daily operational priorities and effective prioritisation.
- Experience in managing a small team and creating positive working relationships across various functional areas.
- Demonstrate competence in school based IT systems, SIMS, Parent Mail and MIS registers.
- Experience of operational processes and systems across various functional areas.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Hours: 8:15am - 4.00pm (Mon to Thurs) and 8.15am - 3.45pm (Fri), 36 hours per week, term time (41 weeks per year). As a flexible employer, we are open to discussions around flexible working patterns.
Salary Pay Scales: Senior Specialist Range : FTE: £30,900.00 - £35,000.00 (Pro Rata : Point 1 £27,946.32 - £31,654.41)
Close Date: 24th February 2023 midday
Interviews: Week commencing 27th February 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Software Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Manager roles across Chestnut Park Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Software Development.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,900 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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