Assistant Operations Manager

Grade and Salary: Grade 5: £27,006 - £28,858 actual salary per annum pro rata (£31,537 - £33,699 FTE) Working Pattern: 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (term time only plus INSET days) Contract term: Permanent The School: The Manor Academy has an excellent reputation for its high standards of teaching, student behaviour and academic achievement. Ofsted recognised the journey we have been on when grading us as a “good” school, citing that the quality of education has been transformed since the previous inspection. The role: The Assistant Operations Manager role is varied, and no two days will be the same! The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation in which the school functions in respect of reception, office administration and customer service, alongside supporting the Operations Manager and Headteacher in the efficient running of our school. The person: The successful candidate will be highly organised, have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong administrative and good line management skills. They will be flexible and able to both lead by example and delegate effectively. The successful candidate will be a team player but also decisive when required. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise and deal with competing demands, keeping a focus on delivering excellent service to staff, families and visitors alike. Why join us? There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career. We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time. We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees. We offer: Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities. We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning. An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts. Entry to a career average pension scheme. Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust. A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals. Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career. We takethe wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support m