School Operations Leader: Finance, HR & Admin

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gooseacre Primary Academy within Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance. You will work closely with the Principal and central Trust services to ensure a safe, compliant, well‑managed environment where children can thrive.

You will oversee HR and finance matters, act as a liaison with central teams, and drive process improvements across the school.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the academy's operational functions across finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance.
• Act as primary link between the academy and Astrea Academy Trust central teams.
• Support financial management activities including procurement, budgeting, payroll and compliance.
• Line manage administration, premises and catering teams; support performance and wellbeing.
• Provide operational leadership and strategic advice to senior leaders and governors.

Skills

Organisation

Leadership

IT skills

Communication

Priority management

Team development

Data & reporting

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

IT systems & reporting tools

Job description

Gooseacre Primary Academy within Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance. You will work closely with the Principal and central Trust services to ensure a safe, compliant, well‑managed environment where children can thrive.

You will oversee HR and finance matters, act as a liaison with central teams, and drive process improvements across the school.