About the School

Vision and Values

Our core purpose is to improve the prospects of our pupils by providing a high quality education which meets the needs of each individual child, thus allowing them to reach their full potential. We aim to build the skills, knowledge and positive attitudes necessary to help all of our pupils to become responsible, respectful and tolerant British citizens of the future.

Firm in our belief that our children come first - we strive to ensure that all pupils at Forest Park feel happy and safe.  With our children being the leaders of the future, we actively promote independence, confidence and teamwork.

We do this through the following aims and ethos striving towards our motto of:

‘Be the Best You Can Be”

At Forest Park we aim to SPARKLE:

Support and encourage - to strengthen a home/school partnership, where the positive support of our parents and the wider community is very important to us all.  We maintain an open and welcoming environment where we can work together for the benefit of our pupils.

Promote resilience - to nurture and foster a ‘never give up’ approach, where pupils and adults strive to overcome their difficulties.

Aspire to achieve – to create a culture where everyone aims high through an inspiring curriculum that provides all pupils with opportunities, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, disability or gender.

Respect each other - to promote and develop an understanding of moral, spiritual and ethical issues in school, consistently demonstrated through a mutual respect for each other. To teach sensitivity and empathy advocating no acceptance of bullying or discrimination, sustaining an awareness and understanding of British Values.

Keep positive - to educate pupils in developing positive attitudes towards self-discipline, good behaviour and to encourage development of positive relationships between themselves and others. 

Listen and learn - to inspire pupils to be part of a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and opinions are valued. Children are encouraged to accept mistakes as a tool to further learning.

Explore, enjoy and excite - to support each child's ability, creativity, development and enthusiasm in a range of subjects and skills through a creative approach to the curriculum, which incorporates opportunities for children to learn how to achieve a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle.

Our school had an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 and the inspector commented favourably as follows:

‘Every child is focused and engaged in their learning. The school offers a strong wider curriculum underpinned by the school values of SPARKLE. The children value this, especially the trips and how these experiences help them to understand their learning. Children’s moral development is strong and all children develop a great understanding of the world.’

Our pupils are well behaved inside and outside. They say, “Behaviour used to be good and now it is great!”

Pupils feel happy, safe and love being a part of the Forest Park family. They acknowledge the ways in which the staff help to make a big difference to their lives and help to prepare them for their future education and careers. They say, ‘Forest Park is an amazing school with incredible people who make it an incredible place!’

Forest Park is a larger than average inner city primary school with a PAN of 472 pupils. The school has a 52 place nursery. It is a two-form entry school from nursery through to year 6.  In May 2019, the school became part Orchard Community Trust.

Forest Park welcomes and celebrates a diverse population and welcomes pupils and families from a wide range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 86% of pupils have English as an additional language. A much larger than average percentage of pupils come from families with high levels of deprivation and over 48% of pupils are eligible for Pupil Premium funding.

Job Purpose

Responsible to and line managed by the Headteacher, the School Operations Manager will contribute to the strategic planning, development and monitoring of support services within the School. The role will include the organisation of the Administration Management, Health and Safety, Facilities management and some strategic responsibility. The post holder will promote the highest standards of business ethos within the operations function and monitor the support service staff of the school.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Headteacher, lead in the development and maintenance of administration systems
• Dealing with unexpected visitors and supporting staff in emergency situations
• Be a panel member as appropriate in staff appointments within the area of responsibility and any other posts as the Headteacher may determine
• In conjunction with the Headteacher, promote the school, including producing marketing literature, contributing to the prospectus, advertisements and developing working relationships with the local media
• Extend appraisal policies and practice to support staff within remit and ensure the implementation of school policies

Facilities & Infrastructure

• In conjunction with the site supervisor, efficiently and effectively manage the School premises, including school housekeeping, repairs and maintenance, and the provision of furnishing​​​​​​
• Line manage the school site staff, catering and cleaning staff and lunchtime supervisors where applicable
• Line manage the wrap around care staff where applicable
• Co-ordinate/liaise with the site manager regarding security/safety of the premises, general maintenance work and efficient operation of facilities on a day to day basis, within the school
• In conjunction with the site supervisor, liaise with contractors attending the school site in conjunction with pre-planned works arranged between the school and Trust Estates Manager
• Monitor any work being carried out on site ensuring that the Chief Finance Officer is involved in accordance with financial controls and schemes of delegation

• Support the Site Supervisor and Headteacher in maintaining the security of the premises and its contents.
• Support the whole school’s communication and ICT infrastructure
• Develop and maintain risk management systems and procedures within the school providing advice to the Headteacher, Leadership team and Governors as appropriate
• Be a responsible key holder for the school site

Health and Safety

• Support the Headteacher in the day to day operation of the School Health and Safety policies and procedures, ensuring that appropriate reporting and record-keeping is maintained
• Ensure emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures, tests and records are in place and recorded
• Advise staff on Health and Safety matters as required
• Together with the Headteacher, meet with the Trust Estates Manager to discuss Health and Safety audit points
• Act as the School Health and Safety Co-Ordinator and Fire Officer in conjunction with our Health and Safety provider, organising risk assessment and fire drills
• Undertake risk assessments and COSHH procedures as appropriate
• Arrange for staff to complete risk assessment training in line with Health and Safety requirements
• Be responsible for preparing and managing the Business Continuity Plan and procedures for the school
• Prepare, manage and regularly update the School Risk Register and communicate this to the Trust Estate Manager and the Governing Board
• Be the designated Educational Visits Co-Ordinator in conjunction with leadership with the support of office and teaching staff, helping and advising on the drawing up of risk assessments
• Be responsible for accident reporting and investigation
• Be responsible for ensuring staff adhere to GDPR and report breaches on the GDPR Sentry system
• Contribute to the health and safety monitoring and reporting

Administrative Management

• Manage all administrative systems and functions, ensuring adequate cover at all times
• Maintain personnel records using ‘EveryHR’ e.g.

       1. Appointment forms

       2. Termination forms

       3. Contractual changes

       4. Absence forms

       5. Additional hours

       6. Occupational Health Referrals

• Ensure that all personnel records are kept confidential
• Monitor the schools cashless system, ensuring funds are collected in a timely manner and notifying the Trust Business Manager of weekly receipts
• Line manage office administration staff
• Management of the school calendar
• Ensure that all admission arrangements are made effectively
• Ensure Free School Meal claims are processed in a timely manner
• Ensure that all statutory returns are submitted accurately to the relevant agencies within the specified deadline
• Provide clerical support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Have oversight in ensuring purchase orders and goods received notes are processed in a timely manner
• Ensure inventories of equipment and stock are maintained and accurately recorded on the school asset register
• Manage the school’s Single Central Record for safeguarding purposes and deal with any safeguarding documentation
• Maintain ScholarPack for pupil data
• Ensure all records are kept for lettings and monitor any letting agreements (if applicable)
• Monitor the content of the school website ensuring the information is relevant and up to date working alongside the Governance and Compliance Officer for updates and any changes where necessary
• Have an overview of the cover situation and manage cover requirements together with the Senior Leadership Team
• Ensure School transport requirements are met efficiently and effectively with a view to safety
• Have an overview of the processes involved in performing CTF’s
• Be responsible for updating MIS with SATs data
• Liaise with external agencies where appropriate
• In conjunction with the central team, manage the recruitment process
• Be a vital link between the school and members of the Local Governing Board

Support to Schools

• Promote and Safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or who you come into contact with
• Comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of support and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Uphold the ethos and vision of the school
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Ensure that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation
• Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher and applicable to the position
• Be appraised annually by the Headteacher in accordance with the Trust performance management policy
• Any other duties as required

Grade:                        Level 8

Salary:                        Actual Salary – Up to 5 years’ service £28,799 - £31,170

                                                 Over 5 years’ service £29,455 - £31,879

Hours of Work:       37 Hours per week - 39 plus 2 weeks (41)

Closing Date:           Wednesday 14 August 2024 by 12.00noon

 Interview Date:      Friday 30 August 2024

Application forms and information packs can be obtained by emailing info@orchardct.org.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to info@orchardct.org.uk  or alternatively posted to:

Orchard Community Trust

Genesis Centre

North Staffs Business Park

Innovation Way

Stoke on Trent

ST6 4BF​​​

About the School

Vision and Values

Our core purpose is to improve the prospects of our pupils by providing a high quality education which meets the needs of each individual child, thus allowing them to reach their full potential. We aim to build the skills, knowledge and positive attitudes necessary to help all of our pupils to become responsible, respectful and tolerant British citizens of the future.

Firm in our belief that our children come first - we strive to ensure that all pupils at Forest Park feel happy and safe.  With our children being the leaders of the future, we actively promote independence, confidence and teamwork.

We do this through the following aims and ethos striving towards our motto of:

‘Be the Best You Can Be”

At Forest Park we aim to SPARKLE:

Support and encourage - to strengthen a home/school partnership, where the positive support of our parents and the wider community is very important to us all.  We maintain an open and welcoming environment where we can work together for the benefit of our pupils.

Promote resilience - to nurture and foster a ‘never give up’ approach, where pupils and adults strive to overcome their difficulties.

Aspire to achieve – to create a culture where everyone aims high through an inspiring curriculum that provides all pupils with opportunities, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, disability or gender.

Respect each other - to promote and develop an understanding of moral, spiritual and ethical issues in school, consistently demonstrated through a mutual respect for each other. To teach sensitivity and empathy advocating no acceptance of bullying or discrimination, sustaining an awareness and understanding of British Values.

Keep positive - to educate pupils in developing positive attitudes towards self-discipline, good behaviour and to encourage development of positive relationships between themselves and others. 

Listen and learn - to inspire pupils to be part of a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and opinions are valued. Children are encouraged to accept mistakes as a tool to further learning.

Explore, enjoy and excite - to support each child's ability, creativity, development and enthusiasm in a range of subjects and skills through a creative approach to the curriculum, which incorporates opportunities for children to learn how to achieve a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle.

Our school had an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 and the inspector commented favourably as follows:

‘Every child is focused and engaged in their learning. The school offers a strong wider curriculum underpinned by the school values of SPARKLE. The children value this, especially the trips and how these experiences help them to understand their learning. Children’s moral development is strong and all children develop a great understanding of the world.’

Our pupils are well behaved inside and outside. They say, “Behaviour used to be good and now it is great!”

Pupils feel happy, safe and love being a part of the Forest Park family. They acknowledge the ways in which the staff help to make a big difference to their lives and help to prepare them for their future education and careers. They say, ‘Forest Park is an amazing school with incredible people who make it an incredible place!’

Forest Park is a larger than average inner city primary school with a PAN of 472 pupils. The school has a 52 place nursery. It is a two-form entry school from nursery through to year 6.  In May 2019, the school became part Orchard Community Trust.

Forest Park welcomes and celebrates a diverse population and welcomes pupils and families from a wide range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 86% of pupils have English as an additional language. A much larger than average percentage of pupils come from families with high levels of deprivation and over 48% of pupils are eligible for Pupil Premium funding.

Job Purpose:

To provide administrative and organisational services to the school under the management and guidance of senior staff.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

1.  Provide administrative, and organisational services to the school

2.  Liaise with pupils, parents/carers

3.  Liaise with other staff and external agencies 

4.  Undertake word-processing and IT based tasks including operation of relevant equipment and advanced ICT packages

5.  Organise meetings and take notes

6.  Process forms including those to external agencies

7.  Contribute to the planning and development of administrative   procedures and systems.

8.  Respond to reception and visitor enquiries

9.  Organise arrangements for school visits and events  

10. On occasions handle cash in accordance with Orchard Community Trust financial procedures

11. Assist with producing marketing and promotion material for the school

12. Support SLT with the maintenance of the school website

13. Any other duties appropriate to the post

Grade:                  Level 4           

Salary:                  Actual Salary – Less than 5 years’ service     £20,218 - £21,250

                                                          Over 5 Years’ service             £20,679 - £21,734  

Hours of Work:  37 hours per week, 39.2 weeks 

Closing Date:      Wednesday 14 August 2024 by 12.00noon

Interview Date:  Friday 30 August 2024

Date & time of visits to the school:   Please call to arrange

Application forms and information packs can be obtained by emailing info@orchardct.org.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to info@orchardct.org.uk  or alternatively posted to:

Orchard Community Trust

Genesis Centre

North Staffs Business Park

Innovation Way

Stoke on Trent

ST6 4BF