Strategic School Operations Leader

Astrea Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an Operations Manager to provide operational leadership across Sheffield Primary academies. Based at one school, you will lead day-to-day operations and support Principals and central teams to ensure compliant, efficient operations that enable excellent education for pupils.

You will oversee finance, HR, procurement, contracts and health & safety, working across multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Has experience in school operations, business management or a similar leadership role.
• Demonstrates strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Has good understanding of finance, HR, compliance and operational management.
• Confident leading teams and managing performance.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Uses initiative, solves problems proactively and makes sound decisions.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is adaptable, resilient and comfortable across different school environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day school operations, ensuring effective systems, processes and procedures.
• Act as academy lead for finance-related activity, including budgeting support, purchasing, payroll and compliance.
• Manage HR administration and processes, including absence management and recruitment support.
• Work with central teams to ensure safeguarding, data protection and statutory requirements.
• Line manage administrative, premises and catering teams and provide performance guidance.
• Coordinate premises management, maintenance programmes, service contracts and health and safety.
• Support Principals and Senior Leaders with operational planning and resource management.
• Oversee school administration functions, contracts, licenses and insurance requirements.
• Monitor operational budgets and ensure value for money across services.

Skills

School operations

Leadership

Finance & HR

Team leadership

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an Operations Manager to provide operational leadership across Sheffield Primary academies. Based at one school, you will lead day-to-day operations and support Principals and central teams to ensure compliant, efficient operations that enable excellent education for pupils.

You will oversee finance, HR, procurement, contracts and health & safety, working across multiple sites as needed.