School Operations Manager

Orbis Education & Care; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Birchwood School in Wales is seeking an experienced School Operations Manager to join the senior leadership team. You will lead across administration, facilities, HR, and compliance, ensuring efficient operations and safeguarding for pupils.

You will work closely with the Head of School to drive budget management, data handling, GDPR compliance and inspections, delivering high standards of service and support for staff, families and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school business, operations or management role.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of compliance, safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operational functions.
• Confident working with budgets, systems and data.
• Builds positive relationships with staff, families and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school administration and data management.
• HR administration, recruitment and onboarding.
• Facilities and premises management.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Financial administration and budget monitoring.
• Information management and GDPR compliance.
• Catering and cleaning services.
• Support for inspections, audits and regulatory requirements.

Skills

School operations management

Organisational leadership

Compliance & safeguarding

Budgeting & data systems

Relationship building

Multi-tasking capability

Job description

Salary: £31,050 per annum (Term-Time Only, 39 weeks per year)
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): £41,400 per annum

Join Birchwood School and Help Make a Difference Every Day

Birchwood School is seeking an experienced, organised and proactive School Operations Manager to join our senior leadership team. This is a key role at the heart of our school, ensuring our operational functions run smoothly and effectively so that our pupils receive the highest quality educational experience.

We are looking for a skilled leader with experience managing school operations, administration, compliance, facilities and people processes. Working closely with the Head of School and wider leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and day-to-day success of the school.

About the Role

As School Operations Manager, you will provide leadership across a wide range of operational areas, including:

• School administration and data management
• HR administration, recruitment and onboarding
• Facilities and premises management
• Health and safety compliance
• Financial administration and budget monitoring
• Information management and GDPR compliance
• Catering and cleaning services
• Support for inspections, audits and regulatory requirements

You will manage and develop support staff across multiple functions, ensuring high standards, efficiency and regulatory compliance throughout the school.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a school business, operations or management role
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Has strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding and health and safety requirements
• Can effectively manage multiple priorities and operational functions
• Is confident working with budgets, systems and data
• Builds positive relationships with staff, families and external professionals
• Shares our commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children and young people

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a specialist education setting
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package
• The opportunity to work within an organisation committed to excellence in education and care

Safeguarding

Birchwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Be part of a school where operational excellence helps transform lives.

£22,990.50 to £23,858.38 (£30,654 to £31,804.50 full year equivalent)