School Operations Lead — HR, Finance & Compliance

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. seeks a School Business & Operations Lead to act as the operational heart of a small, specialised secondary school.

You will oversee HR compliance, finance reconciliation, procurement and recruitment, while maintaining a professional front-of-house presence for families and visitors. Reporting to the Head of School, you will bridge high-level compliance with day-to-day office realities, supporting data management, safeguarding checks and stakeholder communications in a

Qualifications

• Must have school-based experience (min 1 year).
• Senior administrative role requires strong organizational and compliance capabilities.
• Experience bridging HR, finance and admin in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school data and compliance.
• Lead on financial reconciliation processes.
• Manage school procurement and supplier relations.
• Handle end-to-end recruitment and pre-employment/safeguarding checks.
• Provide reception cover and coordinate student welfare.

Skills

School operations

HR compliance

Finance reconciliation

Procurement

Recruiting

Reception/front-of-house

Job description

Philosophy Education, Ltd. seeks a School Business & Operations Lead to act as the operational heart of a small, specialised secondary school.

You will oversee HR compliance, finance reconciliation, procurement and recruitment, while maintaining a professional front-of-house presence for families and visitors. Reporting to the Head of School, you will bridge high-level compliance with day-to-day office realities, supporting data management, safeguarding checks and stakeholder communications in a