WORK FOR US
January 2023
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Academy Operations Manager - Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary/Grade: I – Scale 28-31 (£34,723 - £37,261 pro rata depending on experience)
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Cedars Academy is a specialist provision for young people aged 3 to 19 years with physical, sensory and medical needs, speech, language and communication disorders, autism, and a wide range of other complex needs often associated with emotional vulnerability. The Academy operates over two sites, Cedars School at Ivy Lane (EYFSKS3) and Cedars College at Walker Terrace (KS4/5). The Leadership Team and Trustees are seeking a dynamic, highly experienced professional with a strong business background to join our team and play a key role in the future development of the Trust.
As Operations Manager, you will work across both sites. You will lead each of the academy’s operational areas of HR, premises, catering and administration in order to provide value for money and ensure the smooth running of the operational aspects of the Trust.
As well as sound knowledge and proven leadership in these areas, the successful candidate will also possess excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills. High expectations of yourself and your team, enthusiasm and a shared commitment to developing the Trust’s central support network are essential.
If you are looking for a new challenge and have the expertise and ambition to develop this new role, we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact
Julie Vincent, Headteacher, College, julie.vincent@cedarstrust.org.uk or
Michelle O’Reilly, Headteacher, School, michelleoreilly@cedarstrust.org.uk
Safeguarding Statement
All staff and trustees are committed to our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at Cedars Academy. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. Our safeguarding procedures apply to all staff volunteers, visitors and trustees and are consistent with those of the Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnership (GSCP, formerly LSCB).
Deadline for applications: 12 noon Friday 17th February 2023
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