Operations Lead
Salary PS10: (£43,923 to £47,681 FTE). Starting salary £43,923
Full time, 52 weeks per year
Flexible working requests will be considered, including term time with only some school holiday working
Working hours will be agreed with Headteacher, as will require some early starts/late finish to cover the needs of the role.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Operations Lead to provide the overall strategic and operational leadership and management for all aspects of Health and Safety, ICT, Premises, catering contract, administration and operations support in our school. This role will suit someone with a proactive attitude, as well as being an excellent people and project manager.
You will be working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Headteacher of the school. The role will have the responsibility to refine and develop high quality systems and services to provide an excellent learning experience and workplace.
Esher High is a high-performing school and takes pride in being a part of the Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.
Why work for us?
We work hard to make all staff feel like they belong and can flourish. A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff. Benefits include generous holiday (26 days rising to 28 on completion of two years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service) LGPS pension scheme, work laptop and mobile phone, staff association, a strong staff social calendar, free gym use at Esher High School and ample on-site parking.
Please refer to the Recruitment Pack and Job description for further details regarding this role and how to apply. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.
Site visits with the Headteacher are welcome on August 15, 22 and 29 as well as an informal telephone/Teams call with the Headteacher. Please go to Esher Church of England High School website into the vacancy of the Operations Lead role to find out how to get in contact with the school.
Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024 at 8.00 am
Interview Date: Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy on the school website Esher Church of England High School - Policies and Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk).
Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.