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School Operations Officer
- Posted: 03-02-2026
- Category: Other School Roles
- Location: Redditch
- Type: Full-time / Permanent
- Salary: £33000 - £36000 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operations professional to play a pivotal role in the smooth and effective running of a vibrant school. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will lead on key operational functions including administration, premises, health and safety, compliance and HR support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead, line manage and develop the administration and site teams to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Oversee personnel records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance
- Manage and maintain the Single Central Record in line with statutory guidance and Trust policies
- Support school marketing activity, including digital and social media content (in collaboration with the Executive PA)
- Work closely with the Site Manager to ensure the school site is safe, well maintained and fit for purpose
- Deliver health and safety inductions for new staff, visitors, volunteers and placement students
- Liaise with the Trust HR department on personnel matters and ensure HR processes run smoothly
- Hold GCSEs (Grade A–C or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Have a good general standard of education with excellent written and spoken English
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all stakeholders
- Have strong leadership skills and experience managing staff
- Be highly organised, professional and proactive
- Have a strong understanding of health and safety and school compliance requirements
- Joining a strong, dynamic and supportive team
- Working in a school with high aspirations for both staff and students
- Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
- Access to benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, Work Perks, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted gym membership, will writing service and free financial advice
Safeguarding: Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, and all required compliance checks.
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