School Operations Manager

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a strong School Operations Manager to join a specialist SEMH school in Plaistow, Newham.

The role involves day-to-day non-teaching operations, ensuring the site runs smoothly, safely and efficiently, with responsibilities spanning office, premises, health & safety and regulatory compliance.

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Qualifications

• Experience in school operations, business management or an equivalent senior management position
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and school compliance
• Experience managing staff, contractors and operational processes
• SEN/SEMH experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily school operations and administrative functions
• Managing office, support and premises teams
• Ensuring health & safety, risk assessments and statutory compliance are maintained
• Overseeing contractors, maintenance arrangements and facilities
• Supporting HR, staffing, procurement and operational budgets
• Working closely with senior leadership to improve systems and procedures
• Ensuring the school operates effectively within safeguarding and regulatory requirements

Job description

School Operations Manager (SOM) - SEMH School

Location: Plaistow, Newham

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience

Start: ASAP

Remedy Education is looking for a strong School Operations Manager to join a specialist SEMH school in Plaistow.

This position requires an experienced school professional who can oversee the day-to‑time non-teaching operations of a busy school, ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily school operations and administrative functions
• Managing office, support and premises teams
• Ensuring health & safety, risk assessments and statutory compliance are maintained
• Overseeing contractors, maintenance arrangements and facilities
• Supporting HR, staffing, procurement and operational budgets
• Working closely with senior leadership to improve systems and procedures
• Ensuring the school operates effectively within safeguarding and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Experience in school operations, business management or an equivalent senior management position
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and school compliance
• Experience managing staff, contractors and operational processes
• SEN/SEMH experience desirable

Please contact Aaron Deacon Remedy Education for further details