Operations Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site catering

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Wellbeing programme

Personal Day entitlements

Job summary

Bishop’s Hull Primary School in Taunton is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day operations, information management and communications. The role supports safeguarding, health and safety, attendance and pupil welfare while coordinating with external services and resources.

The successful candidate will be highly organised with strong administrative and IT skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and collaborating with staff, families and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or operational roles within education or regulated settings preferred.
• Strong organisational and IT skills with ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Commitment to safeguarding and creating a positive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage information, communications and financial/resource administration; coordinate with external services.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety, attendance and pupil welfare; adapt to operational needs.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bishop’s Hull Primary School are seeking to appoint an Operations Lead

• Grade E (NJC Points 13-19)
• Starting salary dependent on experience and hours worked
• 37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks per annum)

Bishop’s Hull Primary School is a thriving and inclusive primary school at the heart of its community in Taunton. We are proud of our strong relationships with pupils, families and staff, and our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for every child to succeed.

The Role

We are looking for an Operations Lead to provide operational support at Bishop’s Hull Primary School, ensuring the effective, compliant and efficient day-to-day running of the school.

Key duties of the role will include responsibility for information management, communication systems, financial and resource administration, coordination with external services, event organisation, and supporting safeguarding, health and safety, attendance, and pupil welfare arrangements. The role requires flexibility to respond to operational needs as they arise and to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a highly organised and proactive professional with strong administrative and operational expertise, capable of managing multiple priorities in a busy school environment. They will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence in using IT systems and digital platforms, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external partners.

Experience within an educational or similarly regulated setting is desirable, together with the adaptability, initiative and sound judgement required to respond effectively to changing demands and ensure statutory requirements are met.

Why Join Bishop’s Hull Primary School?

At Bishop’s Hull, we are committed to creating an environment where both children and staff can flourish. We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life
• The chance to make a real difference to children and families
• A dedicated and hardworking team who value collaboration and innovation

Bishop’s Hull Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

• Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.
• Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits.
• Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.
• Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities.
• Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.
• On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost.
• Gym membership.Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available to employees at a discounted rate.
• Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.
• Free tea and coffee.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.