Operations and Administration Manager

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Please note that this role is shared across both Walsall Studio School and The Ladder School, two atypical educational provisions on the same campus in the centre of Walsall. This is a temporary role until 31 August 2025.

This role is open to both internal and external candidates.

About the Mercian Trust

The Mercian Trust was incorporated in January 2018 and governs nine secondary schools, including selective grammar schools, large comprehensives, an alternative provision free school and a studio school. Six of the Trust's schools are located in Walsall: Queen Mary's High School, Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall Studio School, The Ladder School, Aldridge School, and Shire Oak Academy. Three of our schools; Q3 Tipton, Q3 Langley and Q3 Great Barr, are located in Sandwell.

Trust ethos & values

Our name is rooted in history and expresses a geographical identity and ambition. The ancient kingdom of Mercia encompassed much of what we now recognise as the West Midlands - and crucially for us it included what we now call the Black Country. It was in Mercia that St Chad established an association of small monasteries which fostered unity through bonds of kinship.

Now, a thousand years later, we look to demonstrate the same spirit in our approach. We are a family of schools committed to each other - diverse in nature, proud custodians of our history and success, but together, one charitable Trust with a common purpose.

Our Trust exists to equip our students to live life to the full.

Our mission is increasing opportunities and improving outcomes to enable our students to:

• Realise their potential.
• Thrive in the world of work.
• Make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community.

Our values are:

• Excellence and Rigour
• Challenge and Support
• Safety and Wellbeing
• Acceptance and Applause

Mission Statement:
https://www.themerciantrust.org/#our_mission

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Operations and Administration Manager to oversee and enhance administrative systems and operational functions across The Ladder School and Studio School and Sixth, part of The Mercian Trust. This pivotal role supports the Headteachers and Local Body Governors while ensuring the smooth running of school operations, human resources, and strategic initiatives.

About You

We are looking for an individual with:

• Proven experience in administration or operational management, ideally within an educational setting.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Competency in using school management systems (e.g., SIMS) and office software.
• A proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving and task management.

How to Apply
To apply, please complete an application form via The Mercian Trust Recruitment Portal. We are unable to accept CVS/Non-Mercian trust application forms.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for Key Duties and Responsibilities for the role.

Closing Date: Friday 31 st January 2025 @ 09:00am
Interviews: To be confirmed

The Mercian MAT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website.

This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.