Operations Manager

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Location

Forest is a city school set within 50 acres of grounds surrounded by Epping Forest, within easy walking distance of Snaresbrook Central line tube station and Wood Street Overground station.  

Why work at Forest? 

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset.   Key benefits include:

• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme

• Free death in service cover and subsidised AXA PPP healthcare insurance

• 50% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13

• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day

• Free membership of the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre during school hours and heavily subsidised membership outside those hours

The Operations Manager is directly, and through leadership of the School’s Support Staff, responsible for:

• Ensuring the delivery of high quality and professional services across non-teaching departments;

• Ensuring the development and productivity of all teams and staff in non-teaching departments, working with team managers;

• Managing appraisal and Professional Development/CPD for Support Staff; 

• Ensuring the achievement of income targets and value for money across all non-teaching departments;

• Planning, managing and reporting on all delegated budgets for non-teaching departments;

• Maintaining up to date policies and procedures for the work of the non-teaching departments, which reflect School’s requirements and relevant legislation and guidance;

• Deputising for the Bursar, where required;

• To manage various discrete projects falling under the aegis of the Bursar’s office; 

• Contributing to the development and effective running of the School’s administrative systems and services;

Closing Date for  Applications Monday 27 January 2020, Midday

Interviews will take place week beginning 03 February 2020

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.