Operation Manager - Blackfen School for Girls
London Borough of BexleySidcup
Added 1 Oct · still live
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About the role
Our Governors wish to appoint a School Operations Manager, you'll be the operational leader who keeps the school running smoothly, safely and efficiently. From facilities to health & safety, compliance and administration, you'll bring together multiple functions and make sure everything works seamlessly.
This is a role where you'll be visible, hands-on and making a difference every day. You'll solve problems, lead teams, work with contractors and partners, support colleagues and build strong relationships across the school. No two days will be the same.
Key responsibilities:
Leading the school's administration and operational teams, ensuring high standards across all areas.
Driving high standards of compliance, health & safety and data protection.
Overseeing facilities, estates, catering, cleaning.
Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and the overall efficiency of school operations.
What we're looking for
You'll be an organised, proactive and highly capable operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys finding practical solutions to challenges.
You may already have experience in:
School operations or school business support.
Facilities or estates management.
Project or operations management.
Another operational leadership role where you've managed competing priorities and delivered high standards.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Diane Taylor
This is a role where you'll be visible, hands-on and making a difference every day. You'll solve problems, lead teams, work with contractors and partners, support colleagues and build strong relationships across the school. No two days will be the same.
Key responsibilities:
Leading the school's administration and operational teams, ensuring high standards across all areas.
Driving high standards of compliance, health & safety and data protection.
Overseeing facilities, estates, catering, cleaning.
Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and the overall efficiency of school operations.
What we're looking for
You'll be an organised, proactive and highly capable operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys finding practical solutions to challenges.
You may already have experience in:
School operations or school business support.
Facilities or estates management.
Project or operations management.
Another operational leadership role where you've managed competing priorities and delivered high standards.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Diane Taylor
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We offer:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Performance Related Pay
• 26 days Annual Leave (rising to 29 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement
• Christmas Concessionary Day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Kaarp Benefits Scheme
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Excellent ICT facilities
• Opportunities for flexible working To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 15th October 2026. Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 2nd November 2026. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to practice that which protects children from harm. Staff and volunteers in this organisation accept and recognise our responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm. We believe all children have a right to attend school and learn in a safe environment. Children should be free from harm by adults in the school and other children.
We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
We shall apply safer Recruitment and Selection to all posts to ensure that all those who work in a school environment are fully aware of our commitment to safeguarding children and are able to show competence and fitness for purpose in this area. Blackfen School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in our care.
In 2026, 62.9% of students in year 11 achieved five or more GCSE 9-4 grades, including at least a 4 in English and a 4 in Mathematics. Progress was also strong. At A level in 2025/2026, 38.5% of grades were at A*-B. Similarly, high levels were achieved in Level 3 BTEC qualifications.
For further information about the school, please visit https://www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Performance Related Pay
• 26 days Annual Leave (rising to 29 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement
• Christmas Concessionary Day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Kaarp Benefits Scheme
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Excellent ICT facilities
• Opportunities for flexible working To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 15th October 2026. Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 2nd November 2026. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to practice that which protects children from harm. Staff and volunteers in this organisation accept and recognise our responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm. We believe all children have a right to attend school and learn in a safe environment. Children should be free from harm by adults in the school and other children.
We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
We shall apply safer Recruitment and Selection to all posts to ensure that all those who work in a school environment are fully aware of our commitment to safeguarding children and are able to show competence and fitness for purpose in this area. Blackfen School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in our care.
In 2026, 62.9% of students in year 11 achieved five or more GCSE 9-4 grades, including at least a 4 in English and a 4 in Mathematics. Progress was also strong. At A level in 2025/2026, 38.5% of grades were at A*-B. Similarly, high levels were achieved in Level 3 BTEC qualifications.
For further information about the school, please visit https://www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk
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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified (SOC 1259) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~28k in sampleSOC 1259
- Middle half £35,672–63,908
- Median £46,176
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