School Operations Manager – Rookwood

Absolute Professionals Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fee discount

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Refer a friend scheme £750

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Inspired Learning Group is seeking a School Operations Manager at Rookwood School in Andover. You will lead and oversee all school operations and facilities to ensure a safe, compliant environment and support the educational mission.

The role involves managing estates, transport, and business operations with a focus on strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing school operations or facilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of 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.
• Enable the School’s educational mission through exceptional operational support.

Job description

School Operations Manager - Rookwood School

Summary

Description School Operations Manager - Rookwood School

Job Reference 0000001374

Location ROOKWOOD SCHOOL

Closing Date 02/10/2026

Details

Activity DEVELOPMENT

Description School Operations Manager - Rookwood School

Hours 40

Department Site Operations

Location ROOKWOOD SCHOOL

Minimum Salary £32,000

Maximum Salary £37,000

Contract Type Contract with ILG- Permanent

Job Description

School Operations Manager

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
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• 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.

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).

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