Lift Bexleyheath Β· Bexleyheath, London
Salary: NJC 35 - 37 Β£49,056 - Β£51,138 (actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time, 52 weeks
Contract: Permanent
Start date: August 2026
Can you deliver a smooth and effective operation of a dynamic educational institution?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
Lift Bexleyheath is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Operations Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in enabling our school to deliver a first-class education to its students.
As the School Operations Manager, you will be the linchpin of operational stability, ensuring a seamless process between the school and the central/regional team. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will oversee all operational activities within the school, ranging from estates management to HR coordination, finance management, IT support, health and safety compliance, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with central/regional teams on operational matters and manage school-specific operations. * Line manage School Facilities Managers and coordinate estates projects. * Support HR coordination, including recruitment, induction, and performance management. * Manage finance processes, including orders, invoices, cash, and credit card transactions. * Act as the main point of contact for IT support and digital partnership meetings. * Coordinate catering and cleaning services to uphold standards. * Implement and manage health and safety policies, GDPR compliance, and data protection. * Line manage administrative staff and oversee school events, communications, and marketing initiatives. * Manage logistics for communications to parents and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
* GCSE (good pass) or equivalent in Maths and English. * Previous operational background with administrative, numeracy, and IT skills. * Experience in an educational environment is desirable. * Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
About Lift Bexleyheath
Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.
The school is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it's an exciting time to join our team.
We're proud to say that Lift Bexleyheath is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You'll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 school