Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager

Actual Annual Salary: £37,433 - £39,937 (Based on hours and working weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £39,649 - £42,301 (CLF Grade F). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus Inset days plus 20 additional days

Provisional Start Date: 01 September 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

Are you an experienced and highly organised operations professional looking to make a real difference in education?

Begbrook Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated and proactive Operations Manager to lead and coordinate our administrative, compliance and operational functions, ensuring the smooth and effective day to day running of the academy. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to develop and embed robust systems, processes and procedures that support excellent outcomes for our pupils. You will also have the opportunity to join and lead a well established administration team. The role is varied and hands-on, requiring someone who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day operational support, leading on areas such as compliance, Health and Safety and administration, while ensuring the academy operates efficiently and effectively at all times. We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities, who is committed to high standards and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about supporting education through exceptional operational practice and want to be part of a collaborative and supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. About the role

Reporting to the Principal, you will act as the lead professional services colleague within the academy, overseeing all operational systems and processes. You will ensure that administration, compliance and Health & Safety arrangements are robust, efficient and well embedded.

You will:

Lead and manage the academy’s administrative and operational functions

Work in partnership with the Principal, senior leaders and central teams

Line manage and develop administrative staff, promoting high standards

Take responsibility for key areas including Health & Safety, compliance and statutory processes

Build strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

Provide high-quality reporting, analysis and operational support to leadership

This is a varied and fast-paced role requiring excellent organisation, initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

About you:

Hold (or be working towards) a business‑related qualification at NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience, with strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths A*–C or equivalent).

Substantial experience in senior administration and/or operations ro