School Operations Manager - Secondary x3

Inova Multi Academy Trust Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Multi Academy Trust Limited in Sheffield is seeking a proactive School Operations Manager to lead all non-teaching operational functions within the school. You will act as the key adviser to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, coordinating a wide range of services to ensure smooth, compliant operations.

You will line-manage reception, administration, reprographics, catering and cleaning staff; oversee visits, transport and catering systems; and partner with Trust colleagues across

Qualifications

• Significant experience in school operations, ideally within a secondary school.
• Proven track record of managing diverse teams and operational services.
• Strong knowledge of customer service, health and safety, GDPR and workforce administration.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across a Multi-Academy Trust.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all non-teaching operational functions within the school.
• Act as the key operational adviser to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Line manage operational teams including reception, administration, reprographics, catering and cleaning staff.
• Oversee educational visits administration, school transport, catering systems and key school services.
• Coordinate health and safety, GDPR compliance and operational risk management.
• Work in partnership with Trust colleagues across Finance, HR, Estates and Digital Services.
• Ensure school systems, processes and records operate effectively and in line with Trust standards.

Skills

School operations

Team management

Health & safety

GDPR

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

As School Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead and coordinate all non-teaching operational functions within the school.
• Act as the key operational adviser to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Line manage operational teams including reception, administration, reprographics, catering and cleaning staff.
• Oversee educational visits administration, school transport, catering systems and key school services.
• Coordinate health and safety, GDPR compliance and operational risk management.
• Work in partnership with Trust colleagues across Finance, HR, Estates and Digital Services.
• Ensure school systems, processes and records operate effectively and in line with Trust standards.

We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience in school operations, ideally within a secondary school environment.
• A proven track record of managing diverse teams and operational services.
• Strong knowledge of customer service, health and safety, GDPR and workforce administration.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across a Multi-Academy Trust.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding service.