School Operations Manager
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral
- £56,279 - £58,437 per year
- Salary:
- : NJC Scales (2025-6) - EP011 - (Scale 45-47) (£56279 - £58437)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 3 September 2026
Job overview
Job Vacancy: School Operations Manager
Deadline: Friday 4th September 2026 (Noon)
Interviews: W/C Monday 14th September 2026
Location: Calday Grange Grammar School
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: NJC Scales (2025-6) - EP011 - (Scale 45-47) (£56279 - £58437)
Shape the Future of Our School Infrastructure
Are you a strategic leader who thrives on operational excellence? We are seeking an exceptional Operations Manager to drive our school's infrastructure, compliance, and support services forward.
This is a critical, strategic role reporting directly to the Headteacher. You will lead vital non-teaching functions, manage a talented middle leadership team, and work closely with Governors to ensure a safe, efficient, and innovative learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Oversight: Lead and develop the school’s Premises & Estates, IT/Network, and Catering provisions.
Line Management: Directly line manage and develop 3 key middle managers (IT, Catering, and Premises) overseeing a wider team of support staff.
Compliance & Safety: Oversee GDPR compliance and Health & Safety, site security, and cyber security protocols.
Governance & Leadership: Present critical risk, infrastructure, and personnel updates to Governor Committees and school leadership.
Joint Strategy: Partner with the School Finance & Business Manager on joint procurement, policy creation, and high-value funding bids (e.g., CIF grants).
What We Are Looking For?
The role of School Operations Manager requires a combination of operations management credentials, specialised health and safety compliance certifications, and school-specific leadership training. We are looking for an Operations Manager who can seamlessly run the non-teaching operational side of the school. Because our school environment is so unique, we are specifically looking for a distinct mix of strategic leadership, school operations acumen, and compliance to high standards in all aspects of the role.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Role: Direct influence over the school’s operations, strategic growth, and resource allocation.
Professional Growth: Dedicated support for your own professional competence and leadership development.
Benefits: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme, competitive salary and a supportive, collaborative working environment.
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About Calday Grange Grammar School
- Calday Grange Grammar School
- Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH48 8GG
- United Kingdom
Calday Grange Grammar School has provided a first rate education for students since 1636. As we embrace the ever changing opportunities and challenges of the 21st Century, we will continue to uphold the traditions, values and high expectations of an exceptional school within an innovative, creative and progressive framework.
Our thriving school provides an exciting environment for students to excel and achieve personal and academic success. We are a vibrant and happy community where students are given every opportunity to flourish academically and to develop their skills and talents as individuals. Our committed team of teaching and support staff work in partnership with students and parents to personalise the experience to each student’s needs and aspirations. An extensive extra-curricular programme enriches and extends the curriculum, allowing each student to explore and develop their personal talents and interests. Wide ranging opportunities for leadership enable students to develop the skills, knowledge and qualities they will need to be leaders of the future.
Whilst we expect all students to strive for academic excellence and reach their potential, we also highly value students’ personal development and their contribution to our school, local and international community. When our students leave Calday Grange Grammar School they are mature, articulate and well-rounded young people, confident in their ability to succeed and make a significant contribution to the wider world.
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