Director of Operations / School Business Manager

London Borough of Hounslow; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Hounslow seeks a School Business Manager/Director of Operations to join their leadership team. The role requires a motivated leader with strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence. The successful candidate will lead the finance team and contribute to a culture of learning and collaboration. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader required for School Business Manager/Director of Operations role.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and support the Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop career opportunities in a forward-thinking school.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Vision

Imagination

Resilience

Job description

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

The Heathland School, Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5JD

• SCALE POINT: PO11/12 (POINT 50 – 55; £61,617 - £67,290)
• Permanent
• Full-time
  
  

Following the retirement of our current School Business Manager, an opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced leader to join our leadership team.

The Heathland School is an 11-18 oversubscribed school with over 1800 students on roll and a large (500+) Sixth Form.

At the heart of our ethos is a ‘Commitment to Excellence’. We have always set high standards for achievement in an environment where students demonstrate courtesy, self-discipline and respect for each other.

There is a strong culture of learning across the school, and we are looking to appoint a strong and highly motivated leader with excellent communication skills, as well as vision, imagination, resilience and a commitment to collaboration.

The role of Director of Operations at the Heathland School offers an opportunity to develop your career in an ambitious and outward looking school.

You will be joining a forward-thinking and supportive Senior Leadership Team as well leading the finance team. We offer an excellent staff programme for professional development.

We would highly recommend a visit to the school. Please contact

Please note references will be taken up in advance. The school is close to good transport links and has ample free parking for staff.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please download the Application Form. Completed application forms should be emailed to: .

Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025

We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.

The Heathland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

The Heathland School, Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5JD

• SCALE POINT: PO11/12 (POINT 50 – 55; £61,617 - £67,290)
• Permanent
• Full-time
  
  

Following the retirement of our current School Business Manager, an opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced leader to join our leadership team.

The Heathland School is an 11-18 oversubscribed school with over 1800 students on roll and a large (500+) Sixth Form.

At the heart of our ethos is a ‘Commitment to Excellence’. We have always set high standards for achievement in an environment where students demonstrate courtesy, self-discipline and respect for each other.

There is a strong culture of learning across the school, and we are looking to appoint a strong and highly motivated leader with excellent communication skills, as well as vision, imagination, resilience and a commitment to collaboration.

The role of Director of Operations at the Heathland School offers an opportunity to develop your career in an ambitious and outward looking school.

You will be joining a forward-thinking and supportive Senior Leadership Team as well leading the finance team. We offer an excellent staff programme for professional development.

We would highly recommend a visit to the school. Please contact

Please note references will be taken up in advance. The school is close to good transport links and has ample free parking for staff.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please download the Application Form. Completed application forms should be emailed to: .

Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025

We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.

The Heathland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.