School Operations Manager

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Operations Manager

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will oversee admissions, administration, staff coordination, parent relations and operational systems, working closely with the CEO/Curriculum Director to ensure the school operates efficiently, professionally and in line with its values and standards.
• This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for the effective day-to-day running of our Nursery and Primary School.
• We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, mature and proactive professional to join our leadership team as School Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Support recruitment, induction and staff documentation processes.
• Manage admissions, enquiries and pupil enrolment processes.
• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the school.
• Oversee facilities management and operational logistics.
• Supervise administrative staff, ensuring high professional standards.
• Contribute to school growth through excellent service delivery and effective admissions management.
• Serve as a key point of contact for parents, visitors and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate school events, meetings and operational activities.
• Monitor staff attendance, punctuality and compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Coordinate administrative systems and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare weekly operational reports for school leadership.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institution.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and accountability.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and digital administrative systems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in school administration and operations, educational management, admissions management or a similar leadership role.
• Previous management experience working in a Nursery, Primary or Secondary School.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage people, systems and processes effectively.

Desirable:

• The successful candidate may also be eligible for performance-based incentives linked to operational excellence, parent satisfaction, administrative effectiveness and agreed school improvement targets, together with annual salary reviews based on performance and contribution to the school’s growth and development.
• Experience managing admissions and parent relations.
• Familiarity with international or British curriculum schools.
• Experience supervising teams and driving operational improvement.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A recent professional passport photograph.
  A handwritten statement of not more than two pages explaining:
  • Your relevant experience in school operations, administration or management.
  • Why you believe you are the right candidate for this position.
  • Examples of how you have improved systems, strengthened accountability or enhanced organisational effectiveness.
  • Why you are interested in the role.
• Applications should include the following:

• A two to three-minute video introduction covering:
  • Your experience managing people, systems and operations.
  • Why you would be an asset to our school community.
  • Your professional background.

Note:

• The recruitment process may include written assessments, practical exercises, reference checks and multiple interview stages.
• Only applicants who submit all the required application documents will be considered.