School Operations Manager

Rookwood School; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rookwood School is seeking a School Operations Manager to oversee the operations and facilities of the school in Andover.

You will lead operational teams, ensure a safe, compliant environment, and support strategic planning, estates, transport and business operations to enable the school's educational mission.

This role rewards detail-oriented, strategic thinking and discretion, with opportunities for professional development within Inspired Learning Group.

Qualifications

• Experience leading school operations or facilities.
• Ability to plan strategically and manage multiple departments.
• Committed to safeguarding and high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all school operations and facilities.
• Ensure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment.
• Provide professional leadership to operational teams.
• Support strategic planning and delivery.
• Manage estates, transport, facilities and business operations.
• Support the school's educational mission through operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational management

Team leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

We are looking to appoint a School Operations manager at Rookwood School.

Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, 'Sapere Aude,' translates to 'dare to know' or 'have the courage to understand', perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

As our School Operations Manager you will lead and manage all aspects of the operations and facilities of the School. Lead, manage and continuously improve all aspects of school operations by:

• Ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment.
• Providing professional leadership to operational teams.
• Supporting strategic planning and delivery.
• Managing estates, transport, facilities and business operations.
• Enabling the School’s educational mission through exceptional operational support.

This role will suit someone who is detail orientated and strategic at the same time, your workload will be varied and require confidentiality, discretion and empathy. You will have to manage and work with various departments so the ability to prioritise and communicate clearly is key.

You will be welcomed and as a member of staff at Inspired Learning Group you will benefit from the following;

• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows.
• Ongoing coaching from the management team
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world
• Employee Assistance Programme.

A full Job description is available on request.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact Tom Havard on 07706 323847 or [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Inspired Learning Group is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).