Operations Manager

THE CLARENDON ACADEMY; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary school in the UK is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and manage school administration and HR functions. Responsibilities include recruiting and evaluating staff, managing the school's MIS, and providing a high level of service to stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, along with a commitment to confidentiality. This part-time role offers competitive hourly rates with a pleasant working environment and supportive team.

Benefits

Supportive workplace

Opportunities for collaboration

Clearly defined induction procedure

Comprehensive staff support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of confidentiality in HR roles.
• Previous experience in operational management role is advantageous.
• HR experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school administration, communications, HR and data.
• Recruit, train, manage and evaluate business staff.
• Manage the school's MIS and organize events and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership skills

ICT skills

Organizational skills

Calm and authoritative demeanor

Team player

Education

Grade C or equivalent in 5 GCSE subjects including Maths and English

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing school administration, communications, HR and data while ensuring that procedures and policies are implemented and adhered to. This includes recruiting, training, line-managing and evaluating the performance of business staff as well as handling any issues that arise to ensure the smooth running of our school. As Operations manager, you will also be expected to manage the school's MIS, including school and workforce census, provide customer service to school stakeholders, and organise events and meetings.

Qualifications and experience

• Has achieved grade C or equivalent, or above, in 5 GCSE subjects, including Maths and English;
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work effectively with a variety of pupils, staff, parents, stakeholders and outside agencies;
• Has outstanding ICT and secretarial skills, including accurate touch typing;
• Has strong leadership skills;
• Has an absolute understanding of the need for confidentiality when required within an HR role;
• Is highly-organised, self-motivated and consistent;
• Has the ability to remain calm and authoritative in a busy school environment;
• Is a strong team player, good at building relationships;
• Has a confident, resilient and flexible attitude;
• Has previous experience in a similar operational management role (advantageous);
• Has HR experience (desirable but not essential). £34,435 - £39,152 pro rata per annum DOE

Permanent The Clarendon Academy Clarendon Academy is seeking a confident, proactive and highly organised Operations Manager to provide a comprehensive service in running the day-to-day operations of our school business. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who is capable of leading our dedicated administration team, overseeing school administrative operations and working with our Senior Leadership team to improve operational efficiency. Working Hours: Part Time (37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 40 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training days plus one week). Salary: £17.85 - £20.29 per hour (£34,435 - £39,152 pro rata per annum) DOE. Required: April 2026. Clarendon Academy is a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and in easy commuter distance from Bath, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence and a place where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.,

Benefits

• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• The opportunity to work with a committed staff team who champion high expectations within a culture of belonging and inclusion;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.