Operations Manager

Horizon Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral vouchers

Google reviews

Job summary

Horizon Teachers are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for a welcoming primary school in Enfield. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school operates efficiently, safely and effectively on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities include overseeing operations, facilities and maintenance, managing administrative functions and budgets, coordinating contractors, and ensuring compliant policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations or business management.
• Experience in school/education setting is desirable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors and suppliers.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school
• Managing administrative and support functions
• Overseeing premises, facilities and maintenance
• Managing contractors, suppliers and external services
• Supporting budget management, purchasing and financial administration
• Ensuring compliance with school policies and relevant regulations
• Overseeing health & safety, risk assessments and site procedures
• Managing and supporting administrative and operational staff
• Ensuring the school environment remains safe, clean and welcoming
• Supporting the leadership team with operational planning and development
• Maintaining accurate records and effective administrative systems

Skills

Operational management

Budget management

Facilities management

Health & safety

Communication

Education sector experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary: competitive, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join a welcoming and well-established primary school in Enfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional to take responsibility for the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of the school.

The Role

As Operations Manager, you will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school operates efficiently, safely and effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school
• Managing administrative and support functions
• Overseeing premises, facilities and maintenance
• Managing contractors, suppliers and external services
• Supporting budget management, purchasing and financial administration
• Ensuring compliance with school policies and relevant regulations
• Overseeing health & safety, risk assessments and site procedures
• Managing and supporting administrative and operational staff
• Ensuring the school environment remains safe, clean and welcoming
• Supporting the leadership team with operational planning and development
• Maintaining accurate records and effective administrative systems

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced, organised and confident professional who can take ownership of the school's operational requirements.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in an operations, business management or similar role
• Experience within a school or education setting is highly desirable
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience managing budgets, contractors and suppliers
• A proactive, solution-focused approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong IT and administrative skills
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children

Why Horizon Teachers:

• We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.
• Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to various positions in education!
• Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals.
• Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8* rated google reviews.