Operations Lead

About the job

Key information

37 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks (40 weeks pa)

NJC point 13 – 19: Starting salary £25,526 per annum (£29,064 – £32, 061 FTE)

Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting education? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an Operations Lead at IKB Primary School to join our support team to take responsibility for all operational functions, ensuring high-quality and efficient services for colleagues, parents, carers, pupils, and visitors.

What will I be doing?

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Supervision of non-classroom-based support staff.
• Leading on all school operational matters under the direction of the Headteacher.
• Oversee administration systems and “front of house” services.
• Coordinate staff recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes in liaison with the Trust HR Team.
• Maintaining pupil and staff records, monitor attendance, and complete statutory returns.
• Managing parental communication systems, website, and social media.
• Administering financial processes, including orders, invoices, and trip arrangements.
• Liaising with Trust teams (Finance, Estates, IT) to ensure smooth operations.
• Organising school events and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards.
• Act as a trained first aider and support pupil supervision when required.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in administration and operational management (ideally in an educational setting).
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Competence in IT systems and digital communication platforms.

What is in it for me?

What we offer:

• Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme;
• Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits;
• Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities;
• Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities;
• Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and
  personal issues;
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance;
• Free car parking;
• On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost;
• Gym membership. Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available
  to employees at a discounted rate;
• Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for
  their commute to work;
• Free tea and coffee.

Supporting documents and information

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Andrew Wootton (Headteacher IKB).

Closing date: Monday 12 January 9.00am

Interviews: Tuesday 20 January

Apply on the Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School website

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