Operations Manager
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Post Title Operations Manager
Position Status Permanent
Contractual Weeks: 52
Post Start Date: Asap
Interview Date: Week commencing 26 th June 2023
Heron Academy
Heron Academy is a new school that joined London South East Academies Trust on the 1 st February 2023 committed to provide outstanding education to young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Operations Manager to lead on all aspects of the building, grounds, facilities and to line manage the Facilities Lead.
London South East Academies Trust
We are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single child and young person in our schools, throughout their educational journey.
Our family of schools currently includes twelve mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, together with an outreach service and a music hub across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.
We are part of London & South East Education Group, sponsored by a high performing further and higher education college. This provides seamless transition for children and young people at every stage of education.
We prepare all our young people for the next step in their lives and for career success. Our holistic approach enables every child to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of social background or ability; with direct access to degrees and higher technical education, as well as high-quality apprenticeships and vocational training.
Your Opportunity
If you wish to discuss the post further please contact the Headteacher, Melanie Halls-Judd on 020 7326 5898.
Your Application
To apply for this vacancy please complete the application to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
The closing date for your application is as stated above.
References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
Heron Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
Heron Academy is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn.The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.