Operations Manager (Term time)

LSC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Laptop or tablet and mobile phone

Mental Health Champion in every office

Staff socials and recognition awards

Free CPD opportunities

Excellent career progression

Job summary

LSC is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the London region for Primary School PPA coverage. You will oversee a team of teachers, drive operational and financial targets, and build strong relationships with schools and partners.

Based in London with regional travels, the role is term-time with a 40-hour week and permanent status. You’ll work closely with the Operations Director, delivering high standards of service across 20 partner schools and supporting around 30 staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading, managing and developing people.
• Experience in primary education sector preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Good ICT and digital systems proficiency.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the London region with overall leadership and management for PPA provision.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing team of teachers and support staff.
• Deliver operational and financial targets while maintaining strong school relationships.
• Manage resources and reporting systems; monitor performance and outcomes.
• Collaborate with finance, HR, marketing, and recruitment teams to support regional growth.

Skills

People management

Education sector experience

Problem solving

Organisation

ICT and digital systems

Driving licence

Enhanced DBS clearance

Education

PGCE/QTS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead the Future of Primary School PPA provision – Join LSC as Operations Manager!

Passionate about education and developing high-performing teams? Experienced in leading people and driving operational excellence?

At LSC, we’re looking for an ambitious and inspiring Operations Manager to lead our London region. If you’re passionate about improving children’s experiences through education, building strong relationships and supporting teams to achieve their best, we’d love to hear from you!

Operations Manager – Primary School PPA
Location: London
Salary: Up to £31,423 + 10% performance bonus
Contract Type: Term time (+4 weeks for admin and regional support throughout the holidays) (40 hours per week), Permanent

Why Join LSC?

LSC is dedicated to inspiring a passion for learning, sport and physical activity through engaging experiences in primary schools across the UK.

Through our specialist teams, we deliver high-quality PE, Music, MFL, Art, Drama and Wraparound Care programmes, supporting thousands of children every week through our network of passionate educators and coaches.

The Role:

As our Operations Manager – Primary PPA cover, you’ll take overall leadership and management responsibility for the London region, developing and inspiring a high-performing team of teachers.

Working closely with the Operations Director, you’ll play a key role in delivering operational and financial targets while maintaining excellent relationships with schools, communities and business partners.

You’ll lead a region supporting around 20 partner schools, alongside a team of approximately 30 full-time equivalent teachers and cover staff, ensuring every programme is delivered safely, consistently and to the highest standard.

Based remotely with regular visits to schools across London, you’ll receive dedicated support from LSC’s central teams across finance, HR, customer service, marketing and recruitment, while collaborating with Operations Managers nationally to share best practice.

As we continue to grow, you’ll also play an important role in strengthening the regional structure through the recruitment and development of key leadership positions.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead a team of specialist teachers delivering PPA cover across the region during term time.
• Manage, motivate and develop a team of teachers, and support staff.
• Build a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance, measure outcomes and maintain accurate reporting systems.
• Manage resources effectively, including equipment and vehicles.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to promote programmes and increase engagement.
• Build strong relationships with schools, communities and external partners.
• Support the continued growth and development of the London region.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who wants to make a genuine impact on children’s lives while helping shape the future of a growing organisation.

About LSC

Founded in 2006, LSC (part of The Little Sports Group) is committed to creating engaging and enriching learning experiences for primary school children across the UK.

We support more than 25,000 families nationally and work with over 175 schools every week, supported by a team of more than 200 passionate educators and coaches.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a confident and experienced leader who can inspire teams, build strong partnerships and deliver outstanding operational performance.

Essential

• Proven experience leading, managing and developing people.
• Experience working within the primary education sector.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence using ICT and digital systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Desirable

• Experience delivering high-quality PPA cover within primary schools.
• Background in teaching and the desire to still keep a hand in delivering lessons.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience achieving operational and financial targets.
• PGCE/QTS.
• Up-to-date First Aid and Safeguarding certificates.

Our Values:

• Play as a Team
• Own It!
• Strive to Improve, Everywhere
• Be a Role Model
• Bring the Passion
• Create Memorable Experiences

What we can offer you:

• Company pension.
• Laptop or tablet and mobile phone provided.
• Mental Health Champion in every office.
• Staff socials and recognition awards.
• Free CPD opportunities.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re an experienced operations leader looking for an exciting opportunity to develop teams, improve children’s experiences and lead the growth of primary school PPA delivery across London, we’d love to hear from you.