What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated Operations Officer to lead key operational functions at St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School. The key purpose of this role is to oversee the daily administration and smooth running of the operational elements of the school. The ideal candidate will have excellent administration and organisational skills, be flexible in their approach, reliable, patient and work with initiative. You will have experience of working in a busy environment, with the ability to handle many tasks at the same time.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:
- Proven administrative experience working in an office environment at senior level.
- The ability to successfully organise, lead and motivate colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to plan, organise and respond to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Problem solving skills and making decisions.
- Flexibility, using initiative and teamwork.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all learners.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer:
- Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
- Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
- A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellness who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
- A Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 19%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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