Operations Lead (Middle Leader)

Forest Bridge School, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,881.00 - £42,500.00 Annually (Actual)

Operations Lead (Middle Leader) job summary

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and develop the site, finance and admin teams

* Oversee procurement, payroll, and financial processes

* Ensure compliance with regulations and school policies

* Manage recruitment administration and staff records

* Support site operations and ancillary services

* Maintain critical databases and contribute to strategic planning

What We Are Looking For:

* Proven leadership experience in administration or finance

* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems (e.g. IRIS)

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively

* Experience in a school environment is desirable

Full time. Can work flexible hours between 7.00am - 5.00pm but must be 37 hours per week.

At Forest Bridge School, we believe in nurturing individuality, promoting transparency, and fostering a community centered approach. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and grow professionally in a rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Nicky McGarry - Head of HR and Finance (nicky.mcgarry@forestbridgeschool.org.uk) A school tour is recommended before application submission for this role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Forest Bridge School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 122 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Forest Bridge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/forest-bridge-school

Forest Bridge School is a Special Free School for children (4-16 years) with autism which opened in September 2015 and has moved into our purpose built building in March 2021. The school’s vision is: To be a leading provider of education for children and young adults with the primary diagnosis of autism. Combining Applied Behaviour Analysis, evidence-based therapy and effective personalised curriculums to enable pupils to fulfil their potential, prepare for adulthood and lead happy lives.

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