Alternative Provision Operations Manager

King’s Leadership Phoenix Academy

Salary: £39,862 – £42,839 per annum
Contract: Full-time, All Year Round, Permanent

About Us

King’s Phoenix is seeking to appoint an ambitious, proactive, and highly capable Operations Manager to join our committed and values-driven team. We are looking for an individual who takes pride in operational excellence, demonstrates strong professional credibility, and understands the importance of high-quality systems in supporting vulnerable pupils to succeed.

As a small Alternative Provision based in Wavertree, serving approximately 90 pupils with a staff team of around 31, King’s Phoenix operates in a complex and fast-paced environment. We work closely with partner schools, the Local Authority, and the Virtual School to deliver high-impact provision for pupils who require specialist support. Strong, efficient, and compliant operational systems are essential in enabling staff to focus on improving attendance, engagement, and outcomes for every young person.

As part of the Great Schools Trust, we’re proud to belong to a growing family of innovative and supportive schools committed to transforming lives through leadership and character education. At Phoenix, you’ll join a close-knit team of passionate professionals who care deeply about their students, each other, and the community we serve. We invest in our people through personalised professional development, a collaborative culture, and a genuine focus on wellbeing, because when our staff thrive, our students do too.

This is a role that truly matters;

• You’ll be the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, ensuring that our staff can focus on supporting our students and our students can focus on learning.
• You'll lead the academy’s business and income-generating activity, including placements, commissioning relationships, and top-up funding.
• You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of our school operations, from HR and finance to facilities, health & safety, and administration, and play a crucial role as the key liaison between the Academy and the Trust’s central experts.
• You’ll make sure communication flows seamlessly, that policies are applied consistently, and that the academy benefits fully from the specialist support within the Great Schools Trust.
• You’ll work closely with the Principal and senior team to ensure our systems are efficient, compliant, and, above all, people-centred.

If you have a background in Finance, HR, business administration, or operations management, and you love the idea of making a tangible difference in a school community, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be someone who is:

• A values-led operational leader who thrives in education environments and wants to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.
• Someone who brings clarity, confidence and rigour to finance, systems and day-to-day operations.
• A collaborative leader who inspires teams, builds strong relationships and works in true partnership with stakeholders.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong digital skills, organisation and an eye for detail.
• A professional driven by integrity, safeguarding and continuous improvement, with a commitment to learning and growth.

Why Join Us?

• A values-led Trust committed to transforming life chances for young people.
• A supportive, people-first culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth.
• A senior, influential role where your work directly improves outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
• Flexible working, generous holidays and strong pension provision.
• Clear opportunities to develop and progress within a growing Trust.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, we’d love to meet you. To arrange an informal visit or learn more, please contact Hayley Fenlon at H.Fenlon@greatschoolstrust.com.  Applications should be submitted via MyNewTerm.

Our Commitment

The Great Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.