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School Operations Manager
Lift Noel Park, London, N22 6LH28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
28 October 2026 at 1:26pm
Date listed
30 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £33343 - £34270 per annum
School Operations Manager job summary
Every great school needs someone who makes things happen!
About the role
As School Operations Manager at Lift Noel Park, you'll play a key role in keeping the school running smoothly, safely and efficiently.
You'll oversee a range of operational areas including finance, facilities, compliance, administration and health & safety. You'll be hands-on, visible and solution-focused, working closely with staff, contractors, families and the wider Trust.
No two days will be the same, and you'll be someone who enjoys solving problems and making things happen.
Key responsibilities
Lead the school's administration and operational functions.
Oversee facilities, estates, catering, cleaning and IT services.
Ensure high standards of compliance, health & safety and data protection.
Support HR, recruitment, finance, procurement and staffing processes.
Manage lettings, communications and wider operational logistics.
Work closely with central and regional Trust teams.
Support the school's marketing, website and social media.
Identify ways to improve systems, processes and efficiency.
What we're looking for
You'll be organised, proactive and confident, with experience of working in a busy operational environment. This could be within a school, facilities, project management, hospitality, events or another operational leadership role.
Most importantly, you'll be:
A natural problem solver who takes initiative.
Calm and organised under pressure.
An excellent communicator and relationship builder.
Comfortable leading and supporting teams.
Able to manage competing priorities.
Committed to creating a safe, welcoming and positive environment for children and staff.
Simply put, you'll be the person who spots issues, finds solutions and gets things done.
Lift Noel Park
Lift Noel Park Primary is based in North London, opened on 1st September 2012 and is part of Lift Schools.Our Academy has 600 children aged between 3 and 11. We are situated in the heart of vibrant Wood Green, 2 minutes from the underground station and within easy reach of Crouch End, Hornsey and Highgate.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Interview date: 5 November 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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 inline 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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lift Noel Park
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 617 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Lift Noel Park website
Lift Noel Park is a vibrant, inclusive primary school serving the diverse community of Wood Green, London. With over 550 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 and more than 50 languages spoken, we celebrate our rich multicultural identity and are committed to helping every child thrive, whatever their background or ability.
Our pupils are happy and motivated, supported by a caring, dedicated staff team. Behaviour is exemplary, and our school has been recognised by the Department for Education for making considerable progress. Parents show overwhelming confidence in the school, and staff enjoy being part of a collaborative and respectful community.
We offer a stimulating curriculum that prepares children academically, socially and emotionally for future success. Through high-quality learning experiences and a safe, nurturing environment, we empower our pupils to become confident, respectful individuals ready to make a positive contribution to society.
Award-Winning Inclusion:
We are proud to be a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, recognised in 2019.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
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