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A leading national provider within Education and Specialist Support Services is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead operational performance across multiple regions within their Education division. This is a senior strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced educational leader with a strong operational background across multi-site education settings, particularly within SEND and Independent Special Schools. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, performance, growth, and consistency across the organisation while working closely with Executive Leadership teams.
Job Responsibility:
Lead operational performance across multiple education regions
Drive occupancy, workforce stability, and financial performance
Hold senior regional leaders accountable against KPIs and service delivery
Support organisational growth and long-term strategic objectives
Ensure operational readiness for Ofsted and regulatory inspections
Build and maintain strong Local Authority and stakeholder relationships
Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and performance management to operational teams
Support the delivery of outstanding educational environments and pupil outcomes
Requirements:
Experienced educational leader with oversight of multiple schools
Previously reported directly into MD, COO, or Executive Leadership level
Strong background within SEND schools and ideally Independent Special Schools
Significant senior leadership experience within Education provision
Strong operational, financial, and people management skills
Proven track record of leading change and improving performance at scale
Excellent understanding of Ofsted regulations and Independent School Standards
Commercially aware with strong strategic leadership capability
Degree qualified (QTS preferred)
Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally