Salary: NJC 22 - 24 £27,961 - £29,406 (Actual) £32,654 - £34,314 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time +5) - flexible working pattern is possible

Contract: Permanent

Start date: Sep 2025

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for a fulfilling career?

We're looking for a highly organised and people-focused School Operations Manager to lead the way on all aspects of non-teaching school life. This is a full-time, term-time only position (32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year), and we're open to discussing flexible working options e.g a 0.8 contract.

About the role
As our School Operations Manager, you'll be a key member of the senior team - trusted by the Principal, relied on by colleagues and connected with Lift Schools' regional and central teams. You will work in collaboration with a very skilled school admin team to; oversee every aspect of school operations, from HR and finance to estates, IT, compliance, and health and safety. It's a broad role that touches on every part of school life - and ensures that our staff can focus on what matters most: delivering an excellent education.

What you'll do:

• Be the conduit between the school and regional teams, ensuring smooth processes and strong communication
• Lead on HR administration, including recruitment logistics, absence tracking, payroll updates and safeguarding checks
• Oversee school finances: placing orders, tracking budgets, handling banking and liaising with the central finance team
• Manage premises and estates through line management of site staff and coordination with contractors
  Act as the main point of contact for IT issues, maintenance, and digital planning
• Ensure the school meets all compliance expectations in health and safety, data protection and policy updates
• Oversee catering, cleaning, marketing, school events, trips, wraparound care.
• Lead the front office team and manage internal communications, daily cover, training records and staff induction

You'll report to the Principal and sit alongside the Senior Leadership Team, contributing directly to the operational effectiveness of the school and its long-term goals. This role helps deliver Lift Schools' mission: that every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in school operations, business management, or administrative leadership
• Brings working knowledge of HR, finance, estates or IT - and the confidence to lead others
• Has at least Level 2 qualifications in English and maths, and ideally a Level 3 or higher qualification
• Is calm, organised and flexible - with the ability to plan ahead and adapt when needed
• It's desirable (but not essential) that you've worked in a school or hold a School Business Professional qualification

About The Green Way Academy
The Green Way Academy is a forward-thinking primary school at the heart of north Hull. We serve a diverse and vibrant community, and we're proud of our inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels seen, valued and supported.

Our staff team is ambitious, committed and collaborative - working together to create a rich curriculum, high expectations and a culture of belonging. You'll be joining a school with a clear purpose, strong values and a united sense of direction.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Closing date: 3rd June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

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.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.