Operations Manager

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Portway Junior School, part of Odyssey Collaborative Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of school operations.

The role is 22.2 hours per week, term-time across 41 weeks per year, with enhanced DBS clearance required and safeguarding responsibilities integrated into duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of school operations.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Operations Manager Job reference 000012401 Date posted 31/07/2026 Application closing date 04/09/2026 Working Pattern Term time Salary Grade F, SP18 - Grade G, SP23 £31,537 - £34,434 pro rata (based on FTE). Contractual hours 22.2 Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description

Odyssey Collaborative Trust
Hours: 22.2 hours per week
Contract type: 41 weeks per year
Location: Portway Junior School

We are looking for an enthusiastic Operations Manager to join our team here at Portway Junior School. We need ambitious and driven candidates with a passion for managing all aspects of school operations. Everyone who visits our school comments on the calm atmosphere, the enthusiasm our children have for learning and the great sense of team amongst staff and children alike. Odyssey Collaborative Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment procedures and will require an enhanced DBS clearance and references from current and past employers. Further details of this post, the school and the Trust are included in this pack and details of how to apply can be found below.

Our privacy notice can be found at https://www.odysseyct.org.uk/gdpr/

Portway Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We would like to remind candidates that it is illegal to apply for this position if you are included on the barred list.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services

Portway Junior School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust

All members of staff will receive training in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://portway-junior-school.secure-primarysite.net/policies/

The Odyssey Collaborative Trust has a robust Safer Recruitment Policy and checklist which will be followed at all times.

Equal Opportunities
Odyssey Collaborative Trust welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.