Operations Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leeds is looking for an enthusiastic Operations Manager. This crucial role ensures effective day-to-day operations, supports long-term planning, and leads the support staff team. The ideal candidate should have management experience in educational or office settings, a strong commitment to quality service, and the ability to handle pressure. A competitive benefits package will be offered, including pension membership and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Membership in pension scheme

Continuous professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A minimum of GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience managing operations, financial, and HR processes.
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the support staff team to ensure operational efficiency.
• Oversight of day-to-day operations at the school.
• Support medium- and long-term operational planning.

Skills

Management experience in a school or office environment

Ability to work under pressure

Commitment to quality customer service

Strong organizational skills

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 and above in English and Mathematics

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS), we are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Operations Manager. The role of Operations Manager is crucial to ensuring the smooth, safe and successful day-to-day operations of the school, and to medium- and long-term planning. The Operations Manager will lead the support staff team and ensure they are maximally effective in their roles and that their work always exemplifies GORSE and LMaS values.

• GCSE Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience of management in a school and/or office environment.
• Experience of managing financial and/or HR processes and/or Health and Safety.
• Experience of working agilely and flexibly, sometimes under pressure, always in confidence.
• Commitment to the highest quality ‘front of house’ experience.
• Commitment to the highest standards of accuracy, while always meeting deadlines.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

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.