Operations Manager
Blenheim High School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £30,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 November 2018
Job overview
We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to play a key role in carrying out a range of duties relating to the management of the running, upkeep and security of our Academy based in Epsom, Surrey. Supported by the Estates Team, the Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the team work together in providing a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community.
You will be responsible for overseeing several areas and maintaining relationships with your teams and external contractors and customers. You will have several direct reports who will look to you for operational guidance and support, you will also need to be able to demonstrate strong financial awareness, and practice good Health and Safety controls. Success in a similar role and understanding of the operational requirements of a large school is essential as is willingness to roll your sleeves up if the need arises! The role is full time and permanent, 40 hours per week over 7 days and covering 52 weeks per year.
Ideally we are seeking an individual who would be comfortable with weekends being a regular part of the normal week in order to manage our school lettings and maintenance programmes. The key duties will include;
•Overseeing the day to day operation of the Estates Team.
•Ensuring works are completed within the agreed timescales.
•Works are carried out as per the contract specification and consistently delivered to a high standard. Quality after checks are carried out and reported within the agreed timescales. •Site, Equipment and Health & Safety Audits are completed.
•To provide an excellent standard of customer service and build good relationships with staff and clients, you will be the main point of contact for any queries and requests.
•To provide assistance, on a hands-on basis, to the working teams if necessary to ensure we meet our requirements.
•People and Performance management.
In addition the ideal person will possess;
•A genuine commitment to working in an educational environment
•Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff, parents/carers, drivers/escorts, contractors, delivery drivers and members of the public
•A range of skills in general maintenance and repair work to carry out various site maintenance duties for both the buildings and grounds.
•A full, clean driving license
•The ability to work with minimum supervision and also work under pressure
•Previous experience of health and safety, security and managing projects
•Previous experience of managing and motivating a small team
Please refer to the candidate brief for a fuller list of duties, skills, abilities and experience we are looking for. Blenheim is a wonderful place to work. We have a large and vibrant student body and dynamic staff who are willing to work hard to ensure positive learning experiences for young people. We have achieved numerous accreditations including Investors in People, Investors in Careers, Healthy Schools’ Award, Partnership with Parents award, the Arts Mark and we are a designated Science College.
The closing date for applications is 16th November 2018. We reserve the right to appoint to the role before the closing date, therefore early submission of interest is welcomed. Our school is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
About Blenheim High School
Blenheim High School became Surrey’s most improved school for public examination outcomes in the 2018, was categorised by Ofsted as ‘Good’ in all areas in May 2019, has been oversubscribed since 2020 and achieved its best public examinations results in summer 2023. In March 2023, despite the consistently large increase in student recruitment, Blenheim secured the biggest increase in first preference Year 7 applications across Surrey.
Blenheim is a dynamic, exciting and supportive environment in which to work. The school opened in September 1997 with one year group and has grown to its current size of 1410 students on roll including over 200 in the Sixth Form. Blenheim is a mixed comprehensive and our reputation in the community is excellent. The intake comprises of students from all surrounding areas with ability levels being favourable; over 40% of all students have high prior attainment at the end of Key Stage 2. In recent years the school’s popularity has grown significantly and there is a waiting list in most year groups.
As a Single Academy Trust Blenheim’s features include:
· A 36-week academic year with a fortnight October half term break and a 7 week summer holiday.
· Formative assessment is embedded across the curriculum ensuring students have a clear understanding of their ‘next steps’.
· A significant financial reserve, which Blenheim has complete autonomy to invest.
· Modern buildings and infrastructure, that benefitted from £1.75million of investment in 2022/2023.
· A strategic goal prioritising staff well-being, led by the senior whole school well-being lead.
· A comprehensive co-curricular programme prioritising the development of the whole student.
· A Chelsea FC Blenheim Girls’ Football Academy that competes in the National Youth Football League.
· A ‘Blenheim Ambition’ Dance Academy and a Blenheim Golf Academy.
· A ‘High Performers’ programme to boost student aspirations, independence and career prospects.
· An extended day for Year 11 and Year 13 students until 5pm Monday – Thursday, with complimentary biscuits, squash and pizza.
In 2019, Blenheim was characterised as a ‘good’ school following a Section 5 Ofsted inspection. Please click here to read the Ofsted Report. Ofsted commented that the school had excellent capacity to continue improving. The Headteacher, Mr A A Bodell, has made a long term commitment to Blenheim.
Blenheim converted to Academy Status in March 2012 and has developed many community and primary school links. Blenheim is a well–resourced school and is fortunate to have outstanding facilities including modern buildings, large grounds, an AstroTurf pitch, bespoke sixth form facilities and grass football and rugby pitches. Together with a very supportive and well qualified governing body the school continues to prosper. Visitors often comment on the calm, purposeful learning environment that pervades.
Blenheim sets high standards in terms of uniform with several ‘non-negotiables’ and there are strict expectations regarding behaviour and conduct, both in and out of the classroom. Students can be given up to 1 hour detention on any given day without 24 hours’ notice. Ofsted described Blenheim as ‘calm, orderly and purposeful’ and our students as ‘respectful, kind and courteous’, which is what those of us who work at Blenheim see every day. The Headteacher has little sympathy for poor standards of student behaviour.
As Blenheim students prepare to take up their place in society they are actively encouraged to become independent learners. Part of this process involves the use of iPads across the curriculum; all teachers and 98% of students own one. Technological evolution is inevitable and this approach is key to ensuring that students develop attributes that will allow them to adapt in a rapidly changing world. The iPad complements daily teaching and allows students to easily access a multitude of interactive and innovative resources both in and away from school.
I hope Blenheim’s journey of continuous improvement and high standards encourages you to complete an application.
Mr A A Bodell
Headteacher
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