Operations Manager
Notre Dame School
Surrey
- £33,441 - £38,145 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2022
Job overview
Notre Dame School is an outstanding independent school in Cobham which is constantly growing and looking to improve. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to join the Estates team in this newly created role which will be instrumental in the schools ambitious plans to further develop the site.
Function of the post:
The postholder will manage the day-to-day operations and security of the school site.
• Work with the Estates Manager to ensure the School runs efficiently and is kept clean tidy and well presented in accordance with the requirements of the School as well as providing a safe and secure site for all users.
• Work with the Estates Manager to prepare, submit and work within annual budgets.
• Work with the Estates Manager to ensure Health and Safety legislation is complied with at all times in line with Recommended Codes of Practice.
• Manage the day to day activities of the caretaking, maintenance and minibus teams.
• Liaise with the Estates Manager over the handling of all school events and activities, including whole school masses, sporting events, admission and marketing events.
aging operational budgets, including reporting to Bursar/Estates Manager on expenditure against budget.
• Maintaining compliance records and arranging necessary compliance checks.
• Manage and develop the external lettings programme and use of the school facilities.
The right candidate will have:
• A BTEC, HNC or NVQ in relevant subjects.
• Excellent administration and IT skills.
• Able to effectively organise own workload and use initiative with little supervision.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to deal with complaints/enquires in a positive manner and personable manner.
• Able and motivated to constantly improve own practice and knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others.
• Able to work well in a team and be responsive to advice and guidance.
• Willing to undergo training as required: able to understand and apply regulations (such as health & safety, manual handling regulations etc)
Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.
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About Notre Dame School
Notre Dame is an independent Catholic School and is a Foundation of the Company of Mary Our Lady with an ethos shaped by the life and work of St Jeanne de Lestonnac. Our Students, aged from 2 to 18, are at the centre of everything we do. We have truly committed and dedicated staff, who will encourage each child to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.
Set in 26 acres of beautiful parkland in Cobham, Notre Dame School is set in a picturesque 18th century mansion beside the River Mole. Despite the tranquil setting, Notre Dame School is a hive of activity, with over 600 children and teachers working hard in the important business of education. The school has an enviable reputation for the highest academic standards and a progressive, holistic, academic education that is underpinned by over 400 years of international educational tradition in 30 countries. Established in England in 1937, the school has always had the philosophy that the greatest success comes from knowing how to learn and how to ask the right questions; training pupils to take an active role in reaching and exceeding early expectations. From the vibrant Nursery to the exciting Sixth Form, tomorrow's professionals acquire the skills, knowledge and qualifications that give them the best possible start in life.
The school is filled with a strong sense of purpose, offering a wide-ranging and active education with facilities encompassing new science laboratories, music and drama studios, sports fields, indoor swimming pool, all weather floodlit sports pitches, sports hall, dedicated Sixth Form Centre, a forest school for the youngest pupils, and a fully equipped, West End quality theatre seating over 350.
What we offer:
* The School has high expectations of its staff, and therefore looks to reward them with a competitive salary scale and beneficial conditions of service
* There is an extensive induction programme for all new colleagues and ongoing professional development is encouraged
* Staff development programme
* Staff Wellbeing Program - wellbeing afternoon
* Financial contribution to eye tests and glasses for eligible staff
* Discount for Teachers Reward Card
* Employee Assistance Program - counselling, financial assistance etc.
* Childcare vouchers
* Staff discount on fees
* Free lunch during term time
* Free coffee/tea during term time
* Free use of the school's leisure and sporting facilities, including heated indoor pool
* Commute by school coaches during term time
* Free parking
* School nurse during term time
Notre Dame School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers 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.
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