Job ID:
5766
Advertising Salary
40476
All Locations
Grange School, Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M12 4GR

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, Full time post working 35 hours per week all year round
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st July 2025
Salary: £40,476 per annum
 
 

We currently have a new exciting opportunity for a School Operations Manager to join our fantastic team at Orchard House High School.

This is a Grade 8, permanent, full time post working 35 hours per week all year round. The starting salary is £40,476 per annum.

You will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of effective operational support services within the school and to be the key operational lead coordinating with Trust central services and operations

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Line management of school support staff including recruitment, probationary review, performance management, absence management and staff development, ensuring duties are assigned and cover is arranged
  • Design and maintenance of effective administrative support systems and procedures to meet the operational needs of the school
  • Liaising with the Finance Team and be responsible for the coordination of school-based services, ordering and receipting of supplies and services
  • Working collaboratively with all staff and parents to support pupil well-being and to secure the best possible outcomes for our students.
  • Providing effective, timely and up to date accurate advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others on relevant policies, procedures and regulations including human resources, child protection etc.

Please note our new school in Miles Platting is due to open in October 2025, prior to this we will be working across two sites, the Grange School in Levenshulme and Camberwell Park in Moston, successful applicants will initially be based at these existing sites.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

About the Candidate

We’re looking for:

A committed professional, with experience to take on the role of School Operations Manager to support our new school in its next stage of development.
 
This is a great opportunity to work in a brand-new school providing exceptional education and support for students with Special Educational Needs from the age of 11- 19 years.

Applicants must have significant experience of providing administrative support and managing the work of a team of support staff and managing a small budget and collating financial data. Previous experience in a similar role within a school setting is highly desirable.
 
You will also need excellent communication skills, with evidence of effective interaction and ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders.
 
 

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

  • High quality CPD for all roles
  • Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
  • Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
  • Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
  • Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
  • Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
  • Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
  • Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
  • Mental Health First Aid in every school
  • Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
  • bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

About Us

Benefits we offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
  • A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
  • Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
  • Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
  • Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
  • A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
  • Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. 

 

 
 
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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