School Operations Manager

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a committed and highly organized School Operations Manager for Chorlton High School. The ideal candidate will oversee various operational support services, manage staff, and foster collaboration to ensure optimal student outcomes. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union access

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid in every school

Blue Light Card discounts

bYond cashback card

Qualifications

• Significant previous administration and finance support experience.
• Experience of budget management.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a school setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, development, and implementation of operational support services.
• Line management of school support staff including recruitment and performance management.
• Designing administrative support systems to meet the operational needs of the school.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Relevant Business Administration qualification

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permaent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:Relevant Business Administration qualification is desired
Start Date: 4th August 2025
Salary: £40,476 - £44,711 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a School Operations Manager to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

Main purpose of the job:

You will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of effective operational support services within the school and to be the key operational lead coordinating with Trust central services and operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Line management of school support staff including recruitment, probationary review, performance management, absence management and staff development, ensuring duties are assigned and cover is arranged
• Design and maintenance of effective administrative support systems and procedures to meet the operational needs of the school
• Liaising with the Finance Team and be responsible for the coordination of school-based services, ordering and receipting of supplies and services
• Working collaboratively with all staff and parents to support pupil well-being and to secure the best possible outcomes for our students.
• Providing effective, timely and up to date accurate advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others on relevant policies, procedures and regulations including human resources, child protection etc.

About the Candidate

We’re looking for:

A committed and highly organised professional, with substantial previous administration and finance support experience to take on the role of School Operations Manager at Chorlton High Schoolour diverse and innovative secondary academy committed to providing outstanding education, recognised locally and nationally for educational excellence.

Applicants must have significant experience of providing administrative support and line managing the work of a team of support staff alongside experience of budget management and ability to understand and collate financial data.

Previous experience in a similar role within a school setting is highly desirable.

You will also need excellent communication skills, with evidence of effective interaction and ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aidin every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

To apply for this job role, please click the following link:https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=559&isPreview=Yes&advert=external&source=MCC

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.