Strategic School Operations Leader

Wishford Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV scheme with Octopus

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping discount card

Free lunch if working in one of our schools

Access to the group’s counselling scheme

Personal accident at work cover

Access to fully funded apprenticeships

Discretionary Christmas stand down

Job summary

Wishford Schools is seeking a Business Manager to lead the non-teaching functions within the organization. This full-time, permanent role requires strategic leadership, management of support staff, and oversight of financial and compliance aspects to ensure efficiency and alignment with educational objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess managerial experience, strong IT skills, and a good educational background. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, with a start date of 01 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Good general education, including GCSE in Maths and English.
• Willingness to undertake further training, as required.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Understanding of health and safety legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and management of school support staff.
• Ensuring financial and regulatory compliance.
• Managing facilities and property.
• Overseeing administration and IT functions.

Skills

Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook

Ability to communicate confidently

Experience of managing staff

Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure

Understanding of health and safety legal requirements

Education

Good general education, including GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

Wishford Schools is seeking a Business Manager to lead the non-teaching functions within the organization. This full-time, permanent role requires strategic leadership, management of support staff, and oversight of financial and compliance aspects to ensure efficiency and alignment with educational objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess managerial experience, strong IT skills, and a good educational background. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, with a start date of 01 September 2026.