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About the Role
As our Operations Manager – Primary PPA cover, you’ll take overall leadership and management responsibility for the London region, developing and inspiring a high-performing team of teachers. Working closely with the Operations Director, you’ll play a key role in delivering operational and financial targets while maintaining excellent relationships with schools, communities and business partners. You’ll lead a region supporting around 20 partner schools, alongside a team of approximately 30 full-time equivalent teachers and cover staff, ensuring every programme is delivered safely, consistently and to the highest standard. Based remotely with regular visits to schools across London, you’ll receive dedicated support from LSC’s central teams across finance, HR, customer service, marketing and recruitment, while collaborating with Operations Managers nationally to share best practice. As we continue to grow, you’ll also play an important role in strengthening the regional structure through the recruitment and development of key leadership positions.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of specialist teachers delivering PPA cover across the region during term time.
- Manage, motivate and develop a team of teachers, and support staff.
- Build a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Monitor performance, measure outcomes and maintain accurate reporting systems.
- Manage resources effectively, including equipment and vehicles.
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to promote programmes and increase engagement.
- Build strong relationships with schools, communities and external partners.
- Support the continued growth and development of the London region.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading, managing and developing people.
- Experience working within the primary education sector.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
- Confidence using ICT and digital systems.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Experience delivering high-quality PPA cover within primary schools.
- Background in teaching and the desire to still keep a hand in delivering lessons.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience achieving operational and financial targets.
- Up-to-date First Aid and Safeguarding certificates.
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Operational Excellence
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Organisation
- ICT Proficiency
- Microsoft Office
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Remote
- Onsite visits
Experience Level
- Experienced leader
Education Level
- PGCE/QTS
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £38,000 + 10% performance bonus
Benefits
- 30 days’ holiday including public holidays
- Company pension
- Laptop or tablet and mobile phone provided
- Mental Health Champion in every office
- Staff socials and recognition awards
- Free CPD opportunities
- Excellent career progression opportunities
About the Company
- LSC is dedicated to inspiring a passion for learning, sport and physical activity through engaging experiences in primary schools across the UK.
- Through our specialist teams, we deliver high-quality PE, Music, MFL, Art, Drama and Wraparound Care programmes, supporting thousands of children every week through our network of passionate educators and coaches.
- Founded in 2006, LSC (part of The Little Sports Group) is committed to creating engaging and enriching learning experiences for primary school children across the UK.
- We support more than 25,000 families nationally and work with over 175 schools every week, supported by a team of more than 200 passionate educators and coaches.