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Cothill is a leading co-educational prep school which prepares children for some of the foremost senior schools in the country, including Eton, Downe House, Harrow, Oundle, Radley, Winchester and others. We are looking for an Assistant Head of Operations to help run this small but dynamic school and to join us as soon as possible. This role is twofold: to work in close support to the Head of Operations in ensuring the smooth running of the day to day operational management of the school, responding to the broad administrative, accounting and resource-management requirements, with Line Management responsibility for a team of 15 domestic assistants who are key to maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the school, to include training and assisting with recruitment and appraisals and occasional support for hospitality events.
Joining Cothill as our Assistant Head of Operations will give the successful candidate the opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of one of the country’s leading prep schools. This is a varied and rewarding position for a highly organised, proactive professional who enjoys balancing finance, administration, HR support, transport coordination and operational problem-solving. Working closely with the Head of Operations and colleagues across the school, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on every aspect of school life while helping to ensure an outstanding experience for pupils, staff and families.
Set within beautiful grounds near Oxford and as part of the Radley Schools Group, Cothill offers a supportive and ambitious environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their strengths and grow professionally. Alongside excellent benefits, outstanding facilities and a strong sense of community, this role provides the chance to take ownership of a broad and interesting portfolio, work with colleagues across multiple departments, and contribute to the success of a thriving school that combines tradition, innovation and a genuine commitment to excellence.
Usual working hours will be 8:30am-4:30pm Monday – Friday. This is a year-round role with 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays). Where a bank holiday falls on a day the school is open, this is treated as a normal working day. It may be necessary, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role, for some out of hours work to be undertaken, for which mutually agreed time off in lieu will be given. Salary will be commensurate with your experience.
Cothill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of the pupils in its care. All staff must adhere to the school’s safeguarding policy and offers are subject to the school’s full recruitment checks, including an application with the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.
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