School Operations Manager - Orchard House High School

Prospere Learning Trust, Manchester, M23 2YS

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Expected to start in July 2025

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: working 35 hours per week all year round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,476 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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.Main purpose of the job: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 operationsKey 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.

You can also view our Orchard House High School prospectus and further information hereOrchard House High School - Prospere Learning Trust

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

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 leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 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 Aidin 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

Further details about the role

Job Application Information

Applications will only be accepted through the Jobtrain website -

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=410

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

School Operations Manager G8.pdf - 237 KB (opens in new tab)

About Prospere Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: jobs@prospere.org.uk
• Phone number: 0161 527 7953
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prospere-learning-trust

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