Interim School Head of Operations

Interim School Operations Manager 

Location: Buckinghamshire

Start: September 2026

Duration: Until Christmas 2026 (with potential extension)

Working pattern: 5 days per week, onsite

Pay: Day rate

An education provider in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Interim School Operations Manager to join from the start of the new academic year through to the Christmas break, with the possibility of an extension. Reporting into senior leadership and working closely with the CFO, HR Manager and School Business Manager (SBM), the successful interim will provide operational oversight and ensure the school’s non-teaching functions run efficiently, safely and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support, acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day operations
• Provide support to the School Business Manager
• Oversee estates / site operations, including contractor management and ongoing maintenance coordination
• Lead on Health & Safety, ensuring compliance, documentation and best practice are maintained
• Support wider compliance requirements across the school
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers regarding IT and cyber security 

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in an operations/estates/compliance role within schools
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and operational compliance within schools
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and handling multiple workstreams
• Able to work fully onsite, 5 days per week in Buckinghamshire

Recruitment Process

Interviews will be held this week and next, so please reach out ASAP to find out more.

To apply or request further details, please contact Abbey Robinson.