School Operations Manager - Ryde Academy

Job Posted: 2 April 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: NJC 28 - 31: £37,938 - £40,476 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Benefits
• Industries: Education Management & Executive

School Operations Manager

Ryde Academy

Pell Lane

Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 3LN

United Kingdom

NJC 28 - 31: £37,938 - £40,476 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Benefits

37 hours per week, 52 weeks (all year round)

Full Time, Permanent

Immediate start date

Looking to make a difference to our students, every day?

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Operations Manager to join our team here at Ryde Academy. This role will report into the Principal and have a direct line into the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the ongoing operational effectiveness of the school. You will be liaising closely with colleagues across both the school and our central teams of finance, HR, recruitment and facilities. The ideal candidate will have an operations background with excellent numeracy, administration and organisational skills. This is a very similar role to that of a School Business Manager so those with experience working within an administrative/ management role within a school will have a strong advantage.

In this essential role, you will be:

• Line managing facilities staff and acting as the main point of contact for contractors
• Managing lettings and event bookings where required
• Implementing and managing Health and Safety policies
• Managing DBS checks for school visitors and GDPR; ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and processing data requests
• Ordering - place orders, raise Purchase Orders, goods receipt noting / scanning, chasing orders
• Liaising with HR Coordinators to support with recruitment and arrange interviews
• Coordinating the collection of verified ID documents, certificates and disclosure forms at interviews for employment checks and necessary certification
• Line managing all administrative staff, for example, receptionists and administrative assistants.
• Manage logistics for all school events (eg bookings, visitors, contractors etc)
• Support with any insurance claims on behalf of the school
• Communications - Manage logistics for communications to parents/carers and the wider community
• Scheduling annual mandatory staff training (examples Prevent, safeguarding,  First Aid)

About Ryde Academy:

Ryde Academy, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 years Secondary Academy and is sponsored by Lift Schools. The school is set in spacious grounds and had a completely new state of the art building in 2017. 

Known as the “Garden Isle” because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside; the Isle of Wight is a perfect place to raise a family.

Judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in November 2022, Ryde Academy is a school that pupils feel proud to attend, with a calm and orderly environment. Staff are also proud to work at the school and recognise that leaders are considerate of their workload.

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:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and 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.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications upon receipt.

We warmly welcome visits to our school; please contact Rebecca Dawson on [email protected] to arrange a time to pop in!

Closing date: 16 April 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.