Operation Director
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester
- £45,000 - £50,000 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Pro-Rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024 Start (depending on checks)
- Apply by:
- 2 September 2024
Job overview
The Operations Director supports the whole organisation in the provision of most nonteaching aspects of the organisation. The Operations Director chairs the Health and Safety Committee and attends some Governors meetings. In addition, the Operations Director may also provide reports to other Sub committees. You will lead the Health and Safety Committee and the Sustainability Committee.
You report directly to the Joint Principals providing them with information, advice and strategic guidance to share with Governors and Feoffees. You will support the wider organisation with information, process and procedures. You will be a member of the Leadership Directorate Group. Reporting to you will be the Deputy Estates Manager, Security, Maintenance, the Housekeeping Services Manager, Catering Contractors and Network Manager.
The senior position of Operations Director is a key Joint Principals appointment to ensure the proper operational running of the organisation. Full-time, Permanent. Salary: £40–£50K per year dependent upon experience. Schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings
Benefits — Company pension – AEGON • 25 Days holiday/leave per annum rising to 30 in five years • Lunch each day during term time • Flexible schedule • On-site parking
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About Chetham's School of Music
Chetham’s School of Music is an independent, mainstream school with a sixth form, for children between the ages of eight and 18. The co-educational establishment, based in Long Millgate, Manchester. There is also boarding provision, with approximately 2/3 students staying at the school at present.
The school is part of the Foundation of Chetham’s Hospital School and Library, founded by Humphrey Chetham in 1653. The first students attended the school in 1956. Chetham’s occupies buildings dating back to 1422, as well as new buildings such as the recital hall, which was constructed in 2012. No academic assessment is required to attend the school – entry is based solely on musical talent.
Joint Principals
Nicola Smith and Tom Redmond
Values and vision
Chetham’s School of Music aims to deliver stimulating lessons that encourage pupils to develop good learning habits. Students get the chance to showcase their musical talents by performing in lunchtime concerts. Teachers and children value each other and celebrate everyone’s successes. Pupils are urged to attend the performances of their peers, giving feedback and showing their support.
ISI report
“Levels of supervision at all times are good. Staff have appropriate levels of training to care for the age and needs of the pupils and the nature of the activity. The school has an appropriate and comprehensive written behaviour policy, which covers behaviour both during the school day and at other times. It includes the school rules, disciplinary sanctions, occasions when restraint may be used and also arrangements for searching pupils and their possessions. The policy is effectively implemented throughout the school.”
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