Purpose of Role:

• The School Operations Manager drives student achievement in the SPARK Schools network by ensuring that their school operates smoothly, efficiently, and to a consistent standard of excellence.
• The School Operations Manager is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Implement school­ wide systems and procedures (for example, arrivals, dismissals, cover timetables and aftercare timetables) that facilitate student achievement and align with SPARK
• Schools network ­wide best practice.
• Facilitate professional development for the operational staff on the implementation of school­wide systems, as well as personal and professional competencies. This includes designing and facilitating biweekly group sessions and individual one-on-one coaching sessions, as well as arranging for individual professional growth opportunities.
• Oversee the office manager’s administration of the student information system and student records.
• Ensure aftercare attendance and late pick up is tracked accurately and submitted to billing on time.
• Organise and maintain relationships with extramural vendors.
• Line manage school site operational staff (office manager, facilities and maintenance staff, supervisors, and security guard), including regular performance reviews.
• Manage all school inventory, including fixed assets (technology and furniture), stationery, cleaning supplies, and other resources.
• Conduct weekly asset check of all Chromebooks for scholars and staff radios.
• Conduct monthly stock taking and update asset register.
• Oversee the maintenance of the school facility, including coordinating efforts amongst facilities and maintenance staff, SPARK Schools Support staff, outside vendors and suppliers, and security services.
• Maintain a daily schedule of facilities and grounds walk-arounds and observations, including lunch, break and aftercare observations.
• Coordinate with Procurement team at SPARK Support for fixed assets and consumables.
• Manage the site specific and aftercare budgets.
• Participate in the selection of new school-based staff.
• Onboard new personnel.
• Understand and enforce network-wide policies and compliance requirements.
• Lead the site specific crisis management team.
• Understand and implement SPARK Schools crisis management strategy.
• Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians about their children.
• Attend to sick or injured staff and liaise with emergency contacts.
• Attend coaching 1:1s with the school principal and regular team meetings with the principal and assistant principal(s).
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency.
• Grade 12 certificate.
• 3-4 year relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• First aid training.
• Clear criminal record.

Experience

• Preferred: experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
• Preferred: experience in operations, administration, procurement, project management, or facilities management.
• Preferred: Previous experience leading a team.
• Required: Experience and practice with labour laws.