Operations Lead
Closing in 12 days (15 June 2026 9:30 am)
Job details
Salary: BEP Grade E (NJC points 13-19), Starting £26,743 (£29,064-£32,061 FTE)
Employer: Uffculme Primary School
Location: Uffculme , Devon, EX15 3AG
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 15 June 2026 9:30 am
About the job
Key information
BEP Grade E (NJC points 13-19)
Starting Salary £26,743 (£29,064-£32,061 FTE)
37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks pa)
What will I be doing?
Uffculme Primary School is a popular and oversubscribed 7 class school set within a beautiful village in Devon. The school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership.
The Role
We are looking for an Operations Lead to provide operational support at Uffculme Primary School to ensure the effective, compliant, and efficient day-to-day running of the school. Key duties of the role will include responsibility for information management, communication systems, financial and resource administration, coordination with Trust and external services, event organisation, and supporting safeguarding, health and safety, and pupil welfare arrangements. The role requires flexibility to respond to operational needs as they arise, including contributing to pupil supervision and first aid provision when required.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The successful candidate will be a highly organised and proactive professional with strong administrative and operational expertise, capable of managing multiple priorities in a busy school environment. They will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence in using IT systems and digital platforms, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and Trust teams. Experience within an educational or similarly regulated setting is desirable, along with the adaptability and judgement required to respond effectively to changing demands and ensure statutory and organisational requirements are met.
What is in it for me?
- A supportive and inclusive school community with a strong focus on teamwork and wellbeing
- Access to Trust-wide professional development and training opportunities
- A varied and rewarding role at the heart of the school’s operations
- Clear structures, support, and opportunities to develop skills
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and a positive work-life balance
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
To find out more and to apply, please visit our website
The closing date is 9.30am Monday 15 June; interviews to be held on Friday 19 June
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance.
