At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee school operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
- Company: Dynamic education provider in Buckinghamshire with a focus on compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate and potential for extension beyond Christmas.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and work closely with senior leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a school environment while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations or compliance within schools is essential.
An education provider in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Interim School Operations Manager to join from the start of the new academic year through to the Christmas break, with the possibility of an extension. Reporting into senior leadership and working closely with the CFO, HR Manager and School Business Manager (SBM), the successful interim will provide operational oversight and ensure the school’s non-teaching functions run efficiently, safely and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational support, acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day operations
- Provide support to the School Business Manager
- Oversee estates/site operations, including contractor management and ongoing maintenance coordination
- Lead on Health & Safety, ensuring compliance, documentation and best practice are maintained
- Support wider compliance requirements across the school
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers regarding IT and cyber security
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in an operations/estates/compliance role within schools
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and operational compliance within schools
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and handling multiple workstreams
- Able to work fully onsite, 5 days per week in Buckinghamshire
Recruitment Process
Interviews will be held this week and next, so please reach out ASAP to find out more. To apply or request further details, please contact Abbey Robinson.
Interim School Head of Operations employer: Panoramic Associates
Panoramic Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in a vibrant London special school. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative pastoral strategies while working alongside dedicated professionals in a multi-disciplinary team. The role not only allows for meaningful contributions to student wellbeing but also provides a pathway for professional development in a dynamic educational setting.
