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Ref 197111
Number of Posts 1
Grade 7 (SCP 19-25).
Salary £31067 to £ 35235 pro rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 11/07/2025.
Location
Pendle Community High School And College, Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF (162 on roll)

Tel: 01282 682260
School website: www.pchs.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Are you an experienced and motivated professional ready to make a real difference in a vibrant and inclusive educational setting?

Pendle Community High School & College is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding special school for students aged 11–19 with a range of learning difficulties and additional needs. We are seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day running of our operational services, ensuring our school continues to be a safe, efficient, and inspiring place to learn and work.

What You’ll Do:
  • Manage and support the Admin Team and Site Supervisor
  • Oversee health & safety, facilities, catering, and external provision
  • Support strategic planning with the School Business Manager
  • Supervise operational budgets and contribute to income generation
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety policies

    What We’re Looking For:
  • Proven experience in a management role (school setting desirable)
  • Strong ICT, organisational, and communication skills
  • Ability to lead teams, manage workloads, and meet deadlines
  • A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement

    What We Offer:
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Free on-site gym and parking
  • Access to the National College and CPD opportunities
  • A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team
  • 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years) + bank holidays

    Our Values – At the HEART of Everything We Do:
    Honesty | Embrace Diversity | Ambition | Respect | Togetherness

    Please see attached application pack for more information.

    How to Apply:
    Submit your completed application form to Debbie Saxton, HR Administrator at dsaxton@pchs.lancs.sch.uk
    For more information, visit: www.pchs.lancs.sch.uk

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    The closing date is 12 noon 11/07/2025
    • Essential Qualifications
    See application pack
    Desirable Qualifications
    See application pack
    Essential Experience
    See application pack
    Desirable Experience
    See application pack
    Proposed Interview Date:
    16/07/2025 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Debbie Saxton - dsaxton@pchs.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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