Operations, Data and Communications Manager

To work term-time plus 3 weeks 

Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is an expanding four form of entry school, situated close to the border of Harrow and Barnet. We want the very best for every child in our school and as staff we work hard to ensure our children are happy and safe, so they can achieve their full potential. Our pupils’ behavior and welfare is Outstanding (Ofsted 2018). 

We are on an exciting journey under our new leadership, embedding the good practices recognised in our recent inspection.  We have a vacancy for an Operations, Data & Communications Manager with the strategic experience and skills to lead and manage our administrative support systems. 

Main responsibilities: 

• To supervise the day-to-day operations of the office and visitor reception desk. 
• To line manage a team of administrative and support including receptionists/administrators, Site Manager and Network Manager.
• To deliver a timely administrative service to the Headteacher, governing body, SLT and other staff of the school, parents and carers, the public, the LA and other agencies. 
• To implement systems for communication between the school and its stakeholders including a monthly school newsletter, managing the school’s website and its Learning Platform. 
• To implement systems for data management relating to pupil attendance, absence reports, school profile etc. 
• To analyse data from documents such as Analyse School Performance, Fischer Family Trust and internal tracking systems. 
• To produce robust data analysis and summary reports for the HT, senior leaders, teachers and governors. 
• To seek to maximise community involvement and revenues by promoting lettings when capacity is not being fully utilised. 
• To work with the Network Manager to ensure all IT systems and equipment are well managed. 
• To manage the procurement of all resources and supplies within the remit of the role. 

Further information and an application pack are available on our website at www.whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk. Application by letter and completed application form to Personnel, Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery, Wemborough Road, HA7 2EQ. Telephone 020 8951 5380 personnel@whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 26th October 2018  

Shortlisting: Tuesday 30th October 2018 

Interviews: Tuesday 6th November 2018 (Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check

This post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearances, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

We are an equal opportunities employer.