Strategic School Operations Lead

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School; Nottingham; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellbeing focus

Leadership development

Career progression across the trust

Employee assistance programme

Supportive working environment

Impact on children

Descripción de la vacante

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School is seeking a proactive School Business Lead to oversee the school office and business functions, partnering with the Headteacher and SLT to drive effective administration, financial planning, personnel processes and operational support for pupils, staff and families.

You will lead an administrative team to deliver a welcoming, professional service for staff, pupils, parents and governors, while ensuring safeguarding, data integrity, budgets and compliance

Formación

• Experience leading school office operations.
• Strong budget setting, monitoring and reporting capability.
• Knowledge of procurement and supplier negotiation.
• Experience with HR, policies and compliance in schools.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, parents, governors and external partners.

Responsabilidades

• Lead administrative, financial and support functions to meet school needs.
• Manage office staff and maintain a positive working culture.
• Oversee QA across support functions including information systems.
• Support Headteacher with budget setting and reporting.
• Lead procurement activities and supplier negotiations.
• Handle HR, policies, and compliance matters for the school.
• Resolve operational issues and ensure smooth processes.
• Engage with parents, governors and external partners.

Conocimientos

Administrative leadership

Budget management

Procurement

HR processes

Stakeholder communication

Descripción del empleo

Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School is seeking a proactive School Business Lead to oversee the school office and business functions, partnering with the Headteacher and SLT to drive effective administration, financial planning, personnel processes and operational support for pupils, staff and families.

You will lead an administrative team to deliver a welcoming, professional service for staff, pupils, parents and governors, while ensuring safeguarding, data integrity, budgets and compliance