At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead school operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly for teachers and students.
- Company: Lift Bexleyheath, a diverse and inclusive secondary school with a strong community ethos.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, well-being cash plan, pension scheme, and discounted gym memberships.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; commitment to safeguarding and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in school operations, facilities management, or project management.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Salary: NJC 35 - 37 £49,056 - £51,138 (actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time, 52 weeks
Contract: Permanent
The role that keeps the school running. Every great school needs someone who makes things happen. As School Operations Manager at Lift Bexleyheath, you'll be the operational leader who keeps the school running smoothly, safely and efficiently. From finance and facilities to compliance, administration and health & safety, you'll bring together multiple functions and ensure everything works seamlessly behind the scenes so our teachers can focus on teaching and our students can focus on learning.
You'll be visible across the school, solving problems, leading teams, working with contractors, supporting staff and building strong relationships with colleagues across the Trust.
- Leading the school's administration and operational teams
- Driving high standards of compliance, health & safety and data protection
- Overseeing facilities, catering, cleaning and IT services
- Acting as the key link between the school and central support teams
- School operations or school business support
- Facilities or estates management
- Project or operations management
- Passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people
Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and ambitious secondary school with a strong community ethos and a clear focus on continuous improvement. Located just 30 minutes from central London, we're investing in our future, including a brand-new sixth form centre and improved learning environments. You'll be joining a committed team with high expectations and a shared determination to provide an excellent education 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 schools.
Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career. From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
This is a full time, permanent position. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Operations Manager - Flexible Hours (Full Time) Operations Manager - Flexible Hours (Full Time) in Bexleyheath employer: Lift Bexleyheath
Lift Bexleyheath is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering a comprehensive benefits package including a well-being cash plan, pension scheme, and access to extensive training opportunities. With a strong community ethos and a commitment to continuous improvement, employees are part of a dedicated team focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Located just 30 minutes from central London, the school provides a vibrant work environment with flexible working options, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
