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Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Ark Byron Primary Academy

Acton

  • £39,199 - £45,290 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
9th December 2024 but can be flexible for the right candidate
Apply by:
20 December 2024

Job overview

Ark Byron Primary Academy

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Acton, West London

Salary: Ark Support Scale 9, £39,199 - £45,290

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Term time plus 2 weeks during school closure

Closing date: 20th December 2024 at 23:59pm

Interviews: Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised. 

Start Date: 9th December 2024 but can be flexible for the right candidate


About the role:

As Operations Manager, you will provide the overall strategic and operational leadership and management for all aspects of Health and Safety, HR, ICT, community usage, catering, administration and operations support in the academy.

You will develop, lead and manage operational staff ensuring that the resources and systems of the academy are deployed effectively and efficiently to achieve the educational aims of the academy.

You will also work closely with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to develop high quality systems and services throughout the network, offering support where required.

To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Gericia Pacquette on g.pacquette@arkbyron.org or 0203 110 0787.


About Us:  

We are a happy and harmonious primary school situated at the edge of Acton Park. We enjoy maximising this unique location to help our pupils develop an interest in, and respect for, the natural world and the environment.

We are a two-form entry non-selective school. The diversity of our student body is a source of pride to us, celebrating all backgrounds and cultures. We have a very strong community and we are proud to be part of Ark – a leading education charity and one of the country’s top-performing academy operators, with a shared mission to transform lives through education.

We are committed to providing the best possible education and school community experience. Our aim is to set the foundations for a successful life, where pupils can achieve the career of their choice, and access enhanced opportunities. Whilst we believe in high academic standards, learning at Ark Byron is not simply about academic achievement. We want to develop the whole child to become caring and considerate, with a true love of learning. 

Visit arkbyron.org to learn more about us.


Benefits

  • Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
  • Twice as many training days as standard.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
  • Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
  • Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.


Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience. 

About Ark Byron Primary Academy

Ark Byron Primary Academy is a co-educational free school located in Ealing, West London. This is an exciting time for Ark Byron, as we will be moving to a brand new building in early 2018.

As part of the Ark network we have six key principles that we will follow in order to make Ark Byron a happy, friendly and nurturing school for your child. Our school motto is “Courage to reach for the sky." These high aspirations permeate everything we do, from pupil development to staff development. Our staff are encouraged to bring creativity and individuality to their role in order to provide the best educational outcomes for our young people. 

Ark Byron operates stringent rules regarding behaviour and safety. The school sets high standards for students, and goes to great lengths to ensure that pupils understand the value of their education and respect staff members accordingly. 

Curriculum

Ark Byron Primary Academy is committed to providing a curriculum that inspires and excites our pupils to achieve excellence and motivates them to succeed. We seek to ensure that pupils develop solid skills in English and maths, with these lessons run for every child every day. Teachers aim for pupils have a strong grounding in foundation subjects before they start to expand their interest into other areas.   

Ofsted 

Owing to Ark Byron’s very recent founding, the school has yet to receive a formal Ofsted inspection. However, official statistics are available providing more in-depth information about the school, and can be found here.  

The Ark network 

Ark Byron Primary Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 35 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.  

Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/ 

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