School Operations Lead — Finance, HR & Admin (SLT)

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Greater London is seeking a senior administrator to lead the school's administrative and operational functions. You will oversee finance, HR, admissions, premises and compliance, working closely with the Headteacher to ensure the school runs smoothly and effectively.

The role offers genuine autonomy to improve systems, with a collaborative staff team and opportunities for professional development. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Substantial administrative experience, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of finance, HR and operational management.
• Proactive, solution-focused and able to work independently.
• Maintains high levels of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Enjoys responsibility and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's administrative and operational functions, including finance, HR, admissions, premises and compliance.
• Work closely with the Headteacher to ensure the school runs effectively and thrives.

Skills

Substantial administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Finance experience

HR experience

Operational management

Proactive and solution-focused

Confidentiality and attention to data

Tools

NA

Job description

Teaching Vacancies in Greater London is seeking a senior administrator to lead the school's administrative and operational functions. You will oversee finance, HR, admissions, premises and compliance, working closely with the Headteacher to ensure the school runs smoothly and effectively.

The role offers genuine autonomy to improve systems, with a collaborative staff team and opportunities for professional development. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.