Head of Operations and Finance - Full-time/Part-time

Temple Grove Academy, Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-2018-178S
Posted:20/09/2021
Pay:KR9
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:27/09/2021 at 19:00
Interviews:Tuesday 5th October

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We are seeking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to join the team that supports the activities of Temple Grove Academy.

Full-time/Part-Time, 47.5 weeks per year (term time plus 9.5 weeks) KR9 (£30,034 - £34,180 FTE)

Some flexibility in days/hours could be discussed with the right candidate.

Temple Grove Academy is a one form entry primary school with a pre-school nursery and was rated “Good” by Ofsted in September 2019. We are continuing to build on this foundation and have a hard working and committed team of staff who are passionate about delivering the best education possible to all our pupils.

As a member of the support team, you will be at the centre of our academy and key to its activities, providing high quality operations support to all our pupils and staff. Previous experience in a school is essential, as is a good working knowledge of Sage/Arbor (or similar). Key to this role is an ability to multi-task, and to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will be responsible for financial and business management; estates management; health and safety; management systems and IT. You will work with others in the team to continually improve systems and processes within the support team to ensure that the academy runs smoothly and efficiently. We are seeking someone who is professional, flexible, with excellent written and oral communication skills and good IT skills.

We offer:

A commitment to CPD for all
Supportive staff and governors
Enthusiastic and friendly children
A real opportunity to make a difference.

We usually offer and welcome the opportunity for applicants to visit our academy in advance of any application. However, in these unprecedented times, we would ask that you contact Katie Climo at kclimo@templegroveacademy.com if you would like to discuss this role in more detail.

Initial applications should be made via the application form below and emailed to Katie Climo at the email above. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 27th September 2021

Interviews to be held: Tueseday 5th October 2021

Start date: ASAP

Information about the school

Temple Grove Academy is a one-form entry primary school located in Tunbridge Wells (near High Brooms train station). It has been managed by the Temple Grove Academy Trust since 2011 and has since achieved a Good rating from Ofsted in September 2019. In all five areas of judgment:

• Leaders are ambitious for their pupils. They work hard to provide a broad and engaging curriculum for everyone. • Teachers have high expectations and pupils value the interesting work they are given. • Leaders are determined that all children will learn to read at an early age • Through a rich curriculum, leaders aim for all pupils to be able to learn to manage their lives both now and in the future • There are well-planned opportunities for pupils to learn to keep themselves safe, including when online.

TGA’s school sits on 4 acres of land in the Sherwood Park area of Tunbridge Wells. The school has already heavily invested in its Forest School endeavour through the following infrastructure:

• Firepit • Canopy • Mud kitchen • Bespoke outdoor classroom

TGA aims to, over time, further improve its facilities in order to become a local Forest School leader and offer not only year-round weekly sessions but also holiday camps and term time sessions to other local primary schools.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mel Coleman
Address:Friars Way, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3UA
Telephone: (01892) 520562
Email: hr@templegroveacademy.com

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