Operations and Communications Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual to join our academy as Operations and Communications Manager.Your opportunityThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to support a thriving school. Your role will include:

Undertaking all elements of office admin to ensure the efficient, effective and smooth running of the office

Overseeing and manage all weekly communications, media and marketing activity

Additional strategic marketing responsibilities and specific projects, including creating and reproducing the academy organiser and planner, and leading one-off media marketing and signage projects

Leading onsocial media for the school including at least daily Tweets, Instagram posts and other opportunities for promoting the school

Ensuringall pupil data is up to date on Bromcom, including the annual promotion of classes

Ensuring compliance of all weekly office activity including GDPR, H&S, medical needs and website

Organising all school events, including staff training events in school, conferences, parents evenings, INSET days, school fairs, concerts and performances

As part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for support staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether at Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane, in one of our other 48academies, or in our central team. Join us in our mission to cultivate an exceptional learning environment for all our students.What we are looking forWe look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning.Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.About Harris Primary Academy Philip LaneHarris Primary Academy Philip Lane opened in September 2012. We have 460 very happy, hard-working and enthusiastic children who are being prepared for happy and successful lives, now and in the future. If you visit you will find a caring and supportiveenvironment with enthusiastic children and staff, all immersed in the fun and joy of learning. In June 2014 Harris Primary Academy was ratedas a good school with outstanding leadership and management. We are a successful two form entry primary with part-time nursery located in North London. Our aim is to provide an education that is affirming, aspirational and transformational so that all our children leave us academically and emotionally equipped for their next stage. Our staff strive to provide the best possible education and opportunities for our children to face the challenges of the 21st century.Our dedicated team provides a supportive network both onsite as well as support across the Federation to ensure all our staff feel encouraged to do their best.Join a community of dedicated, friendly staff standing by and upholding its mission:"There is a driving determination to ensure that all pupils and adults reach their full potential. Our aims, visions and priorities for improvement underpin all our policy and practice and we revisit and reflect upon these aims, visions and priorities in our day to day work with the pupils and wider community. We commit to this every day byprovidinga safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children enjoy learning and playing, fostering a love of learning within a structured, broad and balanced curriculum and providinghigh standards of teaching to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in all subjects."We are lucky to be situated at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community with direct access to Downhills Park and close to the local swimming pool, public library, Bernie Grant Arts Centre and a range of other amenities we use to enrich our childrens learning. Next Steps Please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Weonly accept applications submitted online via our careers websiteand which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage youto apply as soon as possible and adviseyou check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Our Benefits Package In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.Find out more about Our Benefits Being a part of the Harris Federation We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible edu