School Operations & HR Manager (Term-Time)

Gooseacre Primary Academy; Thurnscoe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Gooseacre Primary Academy is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to lead finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance, ensuring a safe and well‑managed environment for pupils and staff.

Working closely with the Principal and central Trust services, you will oversee procurement, payroll, workforce records and reporting, while line-managing admin, premises and catering teams. A proactive, solution‑focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) with a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and relevant training.
• Experience within an administrative, business, operations or school business management environment.
• Experience managing a varied workload across multiple operational functions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams.
• Excellent IT skills and confidence working with systems, data and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, families and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academy's operational functions across finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
• Act as the primary link between the academy and Astrea Academy Trust central teams, ensuring effective communication and support.
• Support financial management activities including procurement, purchase orders, budgeting, banking, payroll administration and financial compliance.
• Manage HR processes including sickness absence monitoring, payroll changes, recruitment administration, workforce records and maintenance of the Single Central Record.
• Oversee facilities and estates management, maintenance planning, service contracts, compliance testing and health and safety requirements.
• Ensure the academy meets statutory responsibilities relating to safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and operational compliance.
• Line manage administration, premises and catering teams, supporting performance, wellbeing and professional development.
• Provide operational leadership, guidance and specialist advice to senior leaders, governors and other stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

IT skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Gooseacre Primary Academy is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to lead finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance, ensuring a safe and well‑managed environment for pupils and staff.

Working closely with the Principal and central Trust services, you will oversee procurement, payroll, workforce records and reporting, while line-managing admin, premises and catering teams. A proactive, solution‑focused approach is essential.