School Operations Manager
About this role
School Operations Manager (School Support Staff / Leadership)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Noel Park (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Gladstone Avenue, Wood Green, London, N22 6LH
Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37 Hours/Week, 39 Weeks/Year – Term Time Only)
Salary: £33,343.00 – £34,270.00 per annum + Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Lift Schools Benefits
Key Dates: Closing Date: 30 October 2026 | Interview Date: 5 November 2026
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing is excited to represent Lift Noel Park in hiring a solution-focused, organized, and proactive School Operations Manager.
Every great school needs someone who makes things happen! In this pivotal operational leadership role, you will ensure the school runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently on a daily basis. Overseeing everything from finance and facilities to health & safety, compliance, and administration, you will be the key problem-solver working closely with staff, central Trust teams, contractors, and families.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Direct and lead all administrative and daily operational functions across the academy.
Facilities & Site Management: Oversee estates, facilities, catering, cleaning, and IT services to ensure high standards of safety and efficiency.
Compliance & Governance: Safeguard full compliance with health & safety legislation, data protection (GDPR), and statutory reporting.
Finance, HR & Logistics: Support recruitment, HR admin, procurement, finance processing, lettings management, and school communications.
Trust & Community Relations: Collaborate closely with central/regional Trust teams, manage external contractors, and assist with school marketing, social media, and website management.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify, streamline, and improve operational processes and systems across the school.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Proven experience in a busy, fast-paced operational leadership or management role (e.g., schools, facilities management, project management, hospitality, or events).
Core Competencies:
Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on mindset.
Calm, level-headed leadership style with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all stakeholder levels.
Deep commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and high-performing environment for pupils and staff.
About the School & Network
Lift Noel Park: Based in vibrant Wood Green (North London), just 2 minutes from the underground station, Lift Noel Park Primary educates over 600 children aged 3–11 in a modern, welcoming environment.
Lift Schools Network: A multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 35,000 pupils nationwide. Joining Lift Schools provides access to structured CPD, continuous professional growth, and extensive corporate employee perks.