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THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Remote
Full-time
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ISS

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Attainment

Essential

Desirable

Evidence of vocational training obtained in an education/childcare
setting

X

Current First Aid certificate

Full UK driving licence

Experience/Knowledge

X

X

Essential

Desirable

A  minimum  of  2  years  of  experience  working  with  children  in  a
professional capacity and in a similar setting
Proven experience of organising and leading staff to deliver a course,
event or product

Demonstrated understanding of health and safety and safeguarding

X

X

X

Previous summer school and/or boarding school experience

Experience of working with international pupils

Good understanding of working to a budget

Skills/Abilities

Proven ability to lead a team

Excellent communication skills, especially in terms of ensuring various
teams uphold the required standards

Excellent organisation and time management skills

Ability to plan and ensure the course is well organised prior to delivery

Demonstrated ability to enthuse and motivate staff and students alike

Energy, enthusiasm, adaptability, flexibility and an ability to work under
pressure

X

X

X

Essential

Desirable

X

X

X

X

X

X

Experience  of  writing  risk  assessments  and  understanding  of  the
importance of briefing staff to use these

X

The ability to speak other languages

X