Assistant Operations Manager

LSC; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide educational service provider is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to oversee the operations of a cluster of primary schools in Manchester. You will manage a team, ensuring quality delivery of educational services while maintaining strong relationships with schools. The role offers a competitive salary between £28,000 - £30,000, 30 days of holiday, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

30 Days holiday including Public Holidays

No working evenings or weekends

Laptop or Tablet

Mobile Phone

Free parking

Free services for dependants

Friends and Family Discount

Extra days holiday for dependants' events

Mental Health Champion in every office

Free CPD opportunities

Excellent career progression prospects

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing or co-ordinating teams.
• Experience working in a primary education setting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations across a group of partner schools.
• Line-manage and support a team of teachers and coaches.
• Organise and manage school cover with speed and accuracy.
• Maintain excellent communication with schools.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.

Skills

Strong communication and organisational skills

Experience managing or co-ordinating teams

Experience working in a primary education setting

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Confidence using Microsoft Office and internal systems

Job description

Assistant Operations Manager - Manchester

Location:One position available inOldham, one position available in South Manachester
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 40 hours, Monday–Friday
Salary: £28,000-£30,000
Reporting to: Operations Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen within LSC for a highly organised and people-focused Assistant Operations Manager. You'll be supporting the regional Operations Manager to lead and grow our partnerships across a cluster of primary schools, managing a team of subject specialists and ensuring delivery excellence every day.

LSC is a nationwide team of primary education experts, delivering PPA cover in PE, MFL, Drama, Music, Art and wraparound care in over 250 schools. Our 300+ practitioners are trusted by headteachers and families alike—and this role is key to keeping our standards sky-high.

The Role…

You’ll be responsible for the operational success of a defined cluster of partner schools. This includes managing a team of educators, maintaining strong school relationships, and ensuring delivery is smooth, professional and impactful.

You’ll also support recruitment, training, and quality assurance, and work alongside the Operations Manager to help drive regional performance.

What you will be doing …

Manage the day-to-day operations across a group of partner schools

Line-manage and support a team of teachers and coaches, ensuring exceptional delivery

Organise and manage school cover with speed and accuracy

Maintain excellent communication with schools, acting as their go-to contact

Support recruitment, onboarding, and staff development in your area

Monitor performance and quality, keeping systems and records up to date

Troubleshoot staffing or delivery issues to ensure seamless service

Support internal reporting and feedback loops to the wider leadership team

About us…

LSC are a market leading team of primary school subject specialists delivering PPA cover, with expertise in MFL, Drama, PE, Art, Music and wrap around care in over 250 primary schools across the UK. Our trusted team of practitioners is made up of over 300 teachers, coaches, mentors, subject leads and other passionate educators. Learn more about our services for primary schools by visiting lsceducate.co.uk or if you would like to see what out of school clubs we have available to parents and families, visit wearelsc.co.uk.

We would love to meet someone with …

Essential:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience managing or co-ordinating teams
• Experience working in a primary education setting
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and internal systems

Desirable:

• Experience delivering or supporting high-quality education in primary schools
• Experience in school staffing, education recruitment, or account management
• Ability to work toward and support operational targets

What is in it for you …

• Basic salary between £28,000 - £30,000
• 30 Days holiday including Public Holidays
• No working evening or weekends
• Laptop or Tablet
• Mobile Phone
• Free parking
• Free services for dependants, such as attendance at our holiday clubs
• Friends and Family Discount
• Extra days holiday to attend dependant’s sports day, birthday or moving house
• Mental Health Champion in every office
• Lots of staff socials and awards
• Free CPD opportunities
• Excellent career progression prospects

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