Academy Operations Manager

Bobby Moore Academy is looking to recruit an Academy Operations Manager to join our dynamic and highly skilled team.

This is an important and high-profile role working as part of the Academy Senior Leadership Team and in collaboration with the Central Operations Team. The Operations Manager will have responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day running of the Academy's operations and key school support services in the areas of Administration, Health & Safety, Maintenance & Facilities, Catering, Cleaning and Finance, in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.

37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year – permanent position.

About our Academy

Bobby Moore Academy is an all through school, providing a world-class education for the children of east London which is transformational in its impact on their life chances. We are situated across two iconic sites on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and our Secondary phase is now heavily oversubscribed. We are building partnerships with the new East Bank development, bringing incredible opportunities to the young people of East London.

Since the school was founded in 2017, we have set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of every child. At capacity, our two sites will accommodate over 1500 pupils, including a Sixth Form opening in September 2022. We currently have over 850 pupils on roll across Reception, Year 1, Year 2, and Years 7-11 in the secondary phase. The academy will grow year on year to reach full capacity in 2024.

We expect the highest standards from our pupils and staff, and we are looking for someone who will be genuinely inspired by the chance to apply their knowledge and experience in a setting designed to be among the best of its kind in the country.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate would preferably be educated to degree level or have proven, previous experience of working in an operational management role, either in the public or private sector.  Minimum qualification requirements are 5 GCSEs (A* to C or equivalent), including English and Mathematics and be a skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

You must be able to work independently with little supervision, participate in senior meetings and manage extensive, ever-changing demands. The successful candidate must be highly organised, efficient, and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure. Previous experience of managing small teams is essential.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders are important. As is, the ability to organise, lead and motivate staff at all levels and experience of successfully managing contracts and contractors. 

You will be expected to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people across the Trust with a willingness to ensure that equal opportunities are promoted and developed to promote inclusion at all levels. 

Always maintain strict confidentiality and integrity and work sensitively when collaborating with all colleagues. 

Salary & Benefits

£42,609pa (GLPC36 Inner London)

Access to generous defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

 Benefits of working at Bobby Moore Academy

World-class facilities

Supportive working culture

Free staff gym on site

Interest free loans for season tickets and bicycle purchase

Access to the London Marathon Community Track

Local staff discount at the View Tube café

Opportunities to attend Park events

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET), of which the Bobby Moore Academy is part, has a passionate belief that by offering young people an outstanding range of opportunities they will discover what they can excel at and thus transform their life chances.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment for our staff and students.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on the link to our website.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.