Operations Manager

Ark; Acton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher salary scale

Extra training days

Generous pension

Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ark Byron in Acton, West London, is seeking an Operations Manager to join from November 2026 or asap. Salary on Ark Support Staff Scale Band 9, pro rata, with term-time hours.

The role emphasises safeguarding, teamwork and a positive school community. Interviews are rolling with a closing date of 30 October 2026; Ark Byron offers a generous pension, training days, and staff benefits.

Job description

About The Role

• Location: Acton, West London
• Salary: Ark Support Staff Scale, Band 9: Pay Points 25-33 £41,632 - £47,917 pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Term time, plus two weeks outside of term time.
• Start date: Flexible between November 2026 – January 2027
• Closing date: 10am – Friday 30th October, 2026

Interviews: Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised.

An exciting opportunity to contribute to our school, uniquely located in a park setting in West London.

About the role

We are looking for an excellent Operations Manager to join the staff team from November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Our ideal candidate will be

• Passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children.
• Committed to self- development; with a true love of learning and reflection.
• A role model for children at Ark Byron, demonstrating our school values in abundance.
• Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Showing the enthusiasm, creativity and resilience needed to thrive in a school setting

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

We are a happy and harmonious primary school situated at the edge of Acton Park. We enjoy maximising this unique location to help our pupils develop an interest in, and respect for, the natural world and the environment.

We are a two-form entry non-selective school. The diversity of our student body is a source of pride to us, celebrating all backgrounds and cultures. We have a very strong community and we are proud to be part of Ark – a leading education charity and one of the country’s top-performing academy operators, with a shared mission to transform lives through education.

We are committed to providing the best possible education and school community experience. Our aim is to set the foundations for a successful life, where pupils can achieve the career of their choice, and access enhanced opportunities. Whilst we believe in high academic standards, learning at Ark Byron is not simply about academic achievement. We want to develop the whole child to become caring and considerate, with a true love of learning.

Visit arkbyron.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.