About Long Close School -Upton Court Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LU
We are delighted to welcome you to Long Close School, where we welcome children from 2 – 16 years. With over 80 years of teaching heritage, our school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, our children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.
About St Mary's - 13 St. Andrews Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1HS
St. Mary’s School is a co-educational day school, for children from 3 to 11 years old, set in a beautiful residential area in Henley-on-Thames. Small classes of around 16 children, which allow the individual child to flourish and high academic standards to be achieved in a friendly, caring, enthusiastic and stimulating environment.
Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence – the attainment of St. Mary’s pupils is above national age-related expectations in all subjects, and our more able pupils are challenged and stretched with a range of classroom work and additional activities.
The schools now have an exciting opportunity for an experiencedOperations Managerto join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About the role
As Operations Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of both schools' support functions. You’ll lead a range of operational areas—from facilities and compliance to HR processes and finance collaboration—creating the foundation for a safe, welcoming, and high-performing learning environment. Working closely with the Headteacher and central teams, you’ll ensure that day-to-day operations run seamlessly, projects are implemented effectively, and that the school meets all regulatory requirements. Your focus will be on delivering excellent service and contributing to the school’s growth, reputation, and community.
This is a full-time, permanent role with a proposed start date of 1 August 2025.
To view a full job description, click here .
Who we are looking for:
You are a natural organiser and people-person who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With experience in managing facilities or back-office functions, you’re confident in leading teams, juggling competing priorities, and making sound, commercial decisions. You’re calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and able to relate to colleagues, parents, and external partners with professionalism and empathy. Your strong communication, IT, and problem-solving skills allow you to work effectively across departments and levels. Above all, you bring integrity, energy, and a commitment to making things work better—for staff, students, and the wider school community. If you’re ready to take the lead in a dynamic, purpose-driven role, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits at Cognita
• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• 25 Days Holiday Allowance
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 29th June 2025
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
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