COPTHALL SCHOOL

Requirements

• displays leadership and supports the vision underlying the School's strategic objectives
• happy to roll sleeves up, own the problem and the solution
• strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and influence stakeholders internally and externally
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• demonstrates an inclusive, pragmatic and collaborative leadership style and will strive to gain the buy-in and understanding of others
• significant experience working in finance and general management
• an accountancy qualification
• commitment to quality, efficiency and productivity and to the School's vision and priorities
• an enthusiasm for, and a commitment to, the empowerment of all students regardless of age, ethnicity, ability and background through education
• evidence of delivery of financial and operational leadership in a working environment of a similar scale
• evidence of the ability to balance strategic, management and operational matters, prioritising appropriately
• experience and/or understanding of the Academy Trust sector and an appreciation of the legal and regulatory environment in which the Trust operates

Earnings for position operations director

Responsibility

• 33 hours per week / 38 weeks per year
• 8am - 3.30pm - Monday to Friday
• to offer support and guidance to students during lessons to enable them to complete work to a good standard
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• to respond to general questions and provide general feedback to teachers following the delivery of cover lessons
• the Cover Supervisor will not be required to undertake ‘specified work’ e.g. planning, preparation and assessment of students’ work
• assist in the support of SEN pupils / department on a regular basis
• oversee the schools breakfast club
• to supervise whole classes during the short term absence of teachers, giving instructions for the lesson and ensuring good order is maintained and all pupils are kept on task
• in addition to covering lessons, the Cover Supervisor will work with small groups of students within the SEND department, either in groups or on a 1-2-1 basis to support their learning, behaviour and engagement with school and lessons
• to maintain good order and keep pupils on task, responding to general queries
• supervise students on ‘outside’ of classroom activities e.g. trips and off site activities

Responsibility

• the school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students
• we are looking to appoint an experienced, flexible, organised and efficient technician to join the team in our large and busy Science Department, working across the key stages and covering Biology, Physics and Chemistry
• our outcomes for GCSEs and A-Levels / Vocational qualifications remain strong and we have a thriving Sixth Form
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• this post may be of interest to a science graduate as an interim position of a year or as a permanent position with opportunities to progress towards a teaching qualification
• the post holder will assist in practical classes as required and will support the department in the organising and managing of practical resources including basic maintenance of equipment
• the department’s results are consistently strong and continue to improve year on year with more than 70% of students achieving a grade 4 or above at GCSE in 2023
• A large number of our A level and BTEC students progress into Science based pathways at University such as Midwifery, Medicine, Neuroscience, Physics and Astronomy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biomedical Science
• at Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community
• we boast an excellent success rate in University applications and we are proud that not only do our students gain places in a range of universities including Oxford and LSE, they also secure degree apprenticeships with organisations such as TFL and the Bank of England
• copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries
• job Type: Permanent