School Operations Manager

Yateley Manor School; Hart; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Yateley is seeking a School Operations Manager to ensure a safe and compliant environment while providing leadership to operational teams. The ideal candidate will manage various departments and support strategic planning. This role offers professional development opportunities alongside a robust benefits package. The school prides itself on community values and academic excellence, with impressive facilities including a swimming pool and sports hall.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Childcare fee discount

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend scheme up to £750

Qualifications

• Experience in school operations management or similar roles.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and compliant environment.
• Provide leadership to operational teams.
• Manage estates, transport, facilities and business operations.
• Support strategic planning and delivery.

Skills

Detail orientation

Strategic thinking

Clear communication

Prioritisation

Job description

School Operations Manager – Yateley

A leading co‑educational independent school located in Yateley, North Hampshire, seeks a School Operations Manager. The school serves children aged 2 to 16 and is expanding its provision to 2‑to‑16 by September 2026. It prides itself on academic excellence, a strong sense of community and impressive facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, woodland learning area, climbing wall and playing fields.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Enable the school’s educational mission through exceptional operational support.

Benefits

• Professional development and training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression.
• Ongoing coaching from the management team.
• Childcare fee discount.
• Pension scheme.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme up to £750.
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits (optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession) with DoctorLine access worldwide.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

This role requires detail orientation, strategic thinking, strong prioritisation and clear communication. You will manage and work with various departments, while maintaining confidentiality, discretion and empathy.

To apply, click https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001035. A full job description is available on request. For further information, contact Tom Havard at 07706 323847 or [e-mail]. The vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as applications are received.

Inspired Learning Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people. All staff must be willing to undergo child‑protection screening; applicants are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks, employment checks, reference checks and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service.