School Operations Manager

• Employer: Learning In Harmony Trust
• Salary: S02 points 26-28 £40,182 - £42,060
• Location: Connaught school
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Mon-Fri.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 24/11/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: Connau/25/325344

School Operations Manager - Connaught Special School, Newham

Start date: January 2026

Connaught Special School is seeking to appoint a driven, ambitious and customer focused School Operations Manager.

You will play a key role in working with the Head Teacher and senior leaders to shape the excellent administrative function that will support staff, pupils and parents.

Connaught Free School:

• Connaught welcomes young people with a primary diagnosis of autism and coexisting conditions.
• Provides a stimulating environment where children can be safe and enjoy learning with a dedicated team of staff. Staff are our most important resource and we invest heavily in CPD based on individual needs
• Ensures that all our young people receive individual and personalised learning and support.
• Provides 45 pupil places at a temporary site in Upton Cross Primary School in Newham. When opened at its new, permanent site on Royal Road, the school will have a capacity of 105 pupils.

Our ideal candidate will be naturally organised, able to use their initiative but also know when it is best to work collaboratively. You may already have the advantage of knowing how to use the Google Drive and Google tools to best effect; however, if you do not a key skill will be your ability to transfer your existing practice from other systems, and to develop your knowledge of the applications that you will need to use in the role on a day to day basis.

The job description outlines the spheres of administrative and leadership responsibility that the School Operations Manager will have (general Office Administration, Premises and H&S administration, and a core role in ensuring that front of house services are professional and meet the needs of all visitors and parents). The post holder will receive support and guidance from our central support teams in all aspects of the role. Together we will ensure that a highly organised administrative function focuses on the right areas at the right time, enabling the Connaught Special Schools senior leadership team to focus on delivering excellent education to our pupils.

The role will be full time, 52 weeks per year and 36 hours per week.

Learning in Harmony recognises continuous service from other Trust's and LA maintained schools.

As an employee of the Trust you will have access to our Perkbox employee benefits scheme, offering discounts at major high street retailers, and access to an online wellbeing centre.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange to visit the school, please contact Nithra Subramanian, Head Teacher via email

Closing date: Monday 24th November 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 10th December 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

Equal Opportunities

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

How to apply

Please apply online. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

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