School Operations & Finance Manager

Werrington Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Werrington Primary School in Peterborough is seeking an enthusiastic Operations Manager to lead day-to-day finance and operations within a supportive team. You will manage MIS, admissions, census, attendance monitoring, and statutory reporting, while providing HR and recruitment administration support in collaboration with the Trust HR Officer and Headteacher.

The role involves overseeing financial administration including procurement, cash handling, and contract management, and championing

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role managing administration, facilities, IT and finance.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with school-based systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school operations and administration with the admin team.
• Manage MIS, admissions, census, attendance and statutory reporting.
• Provide admin support to the Headteacher including diary management.
• Support HR processes and recruitment administration with the Trust HR Officer.
• Oversee financial administration including procurement and cash handling.
• Champion safeguarding and health & safety compliance.

Skills

People management

Administration

Finance management

Communication

IT literacy

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

MIS

HR systems

Procurement

Job description

Werrington Primary School in Peterborough is seeking an enthusiastic Operations Manager to lead day-to-day finance and operations within a supportive team. You will manage MIS, admissions, census, attendance monitoring, and statutory reporting, while providing HR and recruitment administration support in collaboration with the Trust HR Officer and Headteacher.

The role involves overseeing financial administration including procurement, cash handling, and contract management, and championing