Head of Administration (Education Sector)

• Responsible for the strategic planning in the areas of finance, buildings and grounds, general management and administration for ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively used.
• The Head of School Operations provide advice to the Head of School in making timely and resourceful decisions that will enable the school to flourish and support the Board of Governors to meet its responsibilities as director and trustees
• Ensure that the school's manpower resources and assets both tangible and intangible are protected by the relevant insurance covers and policies

• Regulatory role of staff and expatriate payroll preparation and administration
• Human resources key strategic planning
• Promoting the welfare of both pupils and staff

• Supervisory function of financial management, financial accounting and reporting
• Managerial function of overall school budget, follow up and monitoring
• As a senior leader within the school, the job holder is responsible for providing advice to the Head of School on the implementation of the School Business and Strategic plans when they have been approved by the Board of Directors and Governors

• Supervisory role of arranging for the safety, security and effective maintenance of the assets of the school in accordance with the requirements of the Governors
• Supervises all aspects of Health and Safety are followed by all staff and visitors within the school including fire drills, official fire audits and training staff.

• Be responsible for the oversight function of school site and its buildings, their maintenance, development and efficient use and ensure that appropriate records are maintained and progress is made.
• Supervise and manage all service contracts including the tendering process.
• Work with the Lettings Coordinator to ensure that the school maximises letting income and carry out an annual review of lettings and charging policies.
• Be the school liaison for major capital projects.
• Improve within budgetary constraints, security measures on site.
• Oversee the purchase, repair and maintenance of furniture, equipment and fittings.

• Have oversight of IT services working with external providers and internal IT staff.
• Support financial planning for ICT.
• Ensure the development of ICT across the schools in particular the implementation of the identified School Management system.

• Safeguarding requirements and any other legislative requirements or directions from government that relate to the financial, human resources or support functions of the school
• Relevant financial legislation relating to charity accounting and accountability
• Taxation law and guidance
• Data protection legislation
• Best Insurance practice

• B.Sc./Masters in Human Resources, Sociology/Psychology/Management, or other Humanities field.
• Member of CIPM, NIM and other related international certifications.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in a leadership position.
• Successful experience in school, educational and/or curriculum leadership and development
• A clear understanding and experience of Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and procedures
• A strong commitment to gaining further qualifications and/or accreditation in Educational Leadership

• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form
• Experience in developing and/or sustaining high performance teams
• Highly effective relationship management with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of curriculum and assessment
• Financial qualification/skills/experience
• An outstanding ability as a general administrator
• Significant senior level experience in financial management
• Experience in general management of estates, personnel, health and safety or other relevant areas

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