Operations Lead

Menston Primary School; Menston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Access to high-quality training

Supportive team environment

Collaboration across Trust schools

Job summary

Menston Primary School invites applications for an Operations Lead to oversee our administrative and operational functions, helping to sustain an outstanding learning environment.

You will lead school administration systems, work with the Senior Leadership Team, manage the administration team, and coordinate premises, health and safety, HR, finance, and communications. Training will be provided, and previous school experience is not essential.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused.
• Able to prioritise, multi-task, and work proactively.
• Calm and resilient under pressure.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to use initiative effectively.
• Passionate about contributing to a safe and supportive environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop efficient school administration systems
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the school
• Line management of our capable and committed administration team
• Support premises management and health & safety compliance
• Be the school’s operational lead for contracts such as catering and cleaning
• Lead on HR administrative processes and financial administration
• Manage communications, including website and social media

Job description

Operations Lead

Hours: 37 hours per week (8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 4:00pm Friday, Term Time Only + 5 days)

Contract: Permanent

Pay Scale: SO1, SCP 23-25

Join Our Team

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Operations Lead to play a key role in the smooth running of our school. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and organised professional to lead our administrative and operational functions, ensuring our school continues to provide an outstanding environment for learning. This varied and rewarding role sits at the heart of our school community. Previous experience of working in a school is not essential as full training will be given.

About the Role

As Operations Lead, you will:

• Lead and develop efficient school administration systems
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the school
• Line management of our capable and committed administration team
• Support premises management and health & safety compliance
• Be the school’s operational lead for contracts such as catering and cleaning
• Lead on HR administrative processes and financial administration
• Manage communications, including website and social media

You will be instrumental in creating an organised, safe, and positive environment where pupils and staff can thrive.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator with strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused
• Able to prioritise, multi-task, and work proactively
• Calm and resilient under pressure
• Self-motivated, with the ability to use initiative effectively
• Passionate about contributing to a safe and supportive environment for children

Why Join Us?

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, friendly school in a beautiful semi-rural setting
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to high-quality training
• Strong collaboration across our Trust schools

This is a busy but rewarding role within a positive and supportive school - perfect for someone who enjoys variety and making a real difference.

Discover More

We’d love you to learn more about our school community: https://menstonprimary.co.uk/