Operations/Premises Manager
Bolingbroke Academy
Wandsworth
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark Band 10, Scale Point 35-38 (£35,288 –£38,027) depending on experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 5 July 2019
Job overview
In 2012, Bolingbroke Academy opened with the vision to create a centre of excellence. We are extremely proud of our first two sets of GCSE results in English, Maths, Science, Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and Performing Arts. We are seeking an exceptional and inspiring individual to join our pioneering school and contribute to our school’s mission. This is a unique opportunity to be part of showing what non-selective education can achieve for all pupils in our community. Bolingbroke Academy provides a first class learning environment based on outstanding teaching, great relationships and excellent facilities.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to oversee key aspects of operations and procedures ensuring our Academy’s estate, environment and surroundings are in excellent condition. We require our new Operations / Premises Manager value and deliver an environment where pupils and staff experience a safe, clean and highly organised premises. Under the guidance of the Principal, you will lead, motivate and inspire our admin team to deliver exceptional customer service for pupils, staff and visitors. You will take the lead in developing, implementing and monitoring the systems, procedures and policies which make up the backbone of school operations and you will work closely with colleagues to deliver a broad range of projects and events such as open evenings. This is a varied and rewarding role and an excellent opportunity to play a central role in the effective and smooth running of our school.
The ideal candidate will:
• have experience in a varied senior administrative role
• be able to lead, motivate and develop a diverse team
• be highly organised, with very good attention to detail
• have excellent oral and written communication skills
• be adaptable and hardworking, with the ability to multi-task
• be a creative thinker and able to use their own initiative to develop new ideas
• have a genuine belief in the potential of every pupil.
• ability to work well within a team
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
• the opportunity to work with a close-knit professional community of enthusiastic staff
• excellent training and professional development
• opportunities to learn from and share best practice with colleagues across the Ark network
• access to a broad range benefits including an employee assistance programme, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.
Please apply at https://arkcareers.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmApM5UlteqhvdDoc9hU+lne8R1MEqEjGDd7ext9PfARQ9tzK7Q/UZUUlR9gza/ydpAa9Wqf/7zDJxWBGLcRM7RM+OHEnFKdYUK22y7WbTWwx1TblVJQvpJz5felPAeICVA==&eoq=1&utm_source=external&utm_term=london-secondary-ark-bolingbroke-academy-operations-permanent-full-time&utm_content=operations-premises-manager&utm_campaign=default-campaign&utm_medium=AtsViewLink and submit your application no later than 11am on Friday 5th July 2019.
Deadline: 11am on Friday 5th July 2019
Interviews: Held as applications received
Location: Wandsworth, London
Start date: September 2019 or ASAP
Hours : Full time, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
Salary: Ark Band 10, Scale Point 35-38 (£35,288 –£38,027) depending on experience.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early application is advised. Strong candidates may be invited to interview prior to role’s closing date.
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About Bolingbroke Academy
Bolingbroke Academy
Although we are privileged and proud to be part of the wider Ark network with the ethos and benefits that come with it we have our own culture and values that is at the heart of all that we do.
We are a courageous, compassionate community – empowering excellence.
Training Opportunities
Our HR and Teaching and Learning teams are dedicated to offering the best development for all staff joining the academy, challenging and supporting staff to excel in their roles. In order to deliver exceptional training, we offer twice as many training days as standard. For teaching staff, we offer weekly CPD sessions which are held on a vast array of topics and run by many staff all showcasing their expertise. To develop the trainers, we ensure all sessions are reviewed retrospectively providing feedback and suggesting presentation and content improvements. We also offer weekly line management for everyone, additional coaching sessions for new and trainee staff and a more regular and developmental appraisal system.
Wellbeing and Inclusion
At Bolingbroke we value the individual and encourage difference. To achieve this, we start with inclusive recruiting practices. Starting from our job descriptions to blind recruiting, structured shortlisting and scoring we ensure that all employees applying are only measured against their skills, achievements and values. We want all our employees to have a voice, these can be heard through the wellbeing committee or diversity group. The Diversity Group promotes diversity within the curriculum, pupil’s school experience and for staff whilst the Wellbeing committee consists of representatives from all departments in the school and highlights issues concerning the staff and supporting in creating achievable and beneficial solutions. All staff are involved in co-planning meaning their input into the curriculum and teaching strategies are implemented. An employee will also have a 360 aspect to all appraisals ensuring peer review and employees to contribute to their managers appraisals. The school is dedicated to training and develop their leaders and staff on diversity and inclusion through a programme of CPD sessions and online training.
We recognise our outstanding talent through half termly staff voted awards and our annual Above and Beyond award.
Specialisms
Like all Ark academies, Bolingbroke Academy will specialise in mathematics. We also have a strong focus on music, which helps develop self-expression, self-discipline, performance and team work as well as building a strong sense of community through collective participation. Our aim is for every pupil to play an instrument confidently and to take part in regular performances.
Be part of a network
Joining our school means becoming part of a network of education experts who are all united by the same purpose - a commitment to making a difference where it matters most. You will have the opportunity to come together with your peers locally, nationally and sometimes even internationally, to share resources, learning and good practice. You'll also be supported to focus on what you do best. We are always looking for ways to take away additional pressures, to give you more freedom to concentrate on improving education outcomes for young people. We offer support beyond the classroom; from prioritising strong behaviour management strategies to giving you access to our award-winning data management platform.
Ofsted
Bolingbroke Academy was inspected by Ofsted in December 2013 and was graded as "good". Read the full report here. You can also read our short 2018 inspection report here.
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