School Operations Manager

Orbis Education And Care; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood School in Cardiff seeks an experienced School Operations Manager to lead operational functions and support the senior leadership team. You will oversee administration, HR, facilities, health and safety, budgets, GDPR, catering and regulatory readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration and a commitment to delivering high-quality education and care in a specialist setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school business, operations or management role.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operational functions.
• Confidence working with budgets, systems and data.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, families and external professionals.
• Commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across school operations including administration, data management and facilities.
• Oversee HR administration, recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage facilities, premises and health and safety compliance.
• Monitor budgets and financial administration within the school.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and effective information management.
• Coordinate catering and cleaning services and support inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and support staff across functions to maintain high standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Operations leadership

Organisation skills

Compliance knowledge

Health and safety

Budgeting

Data systems

Stakeholder relationships

Safeguarding knowledge

Experience in school environment

Tools

Data management systems

Job description

School Operations Manager

Birchwood School, Cardiff

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

Application Deadline: Friday 9th October
Interview Dates: Week Commencing 12th October

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
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• 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.

Closing Date: Friday 9th October
Interviews: Week Commencing 12th October

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