- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1078 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oxclose Community Academy website
Academy Operations Manager
More than one location, The Laidlaw Schools Trust21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: To support academy operations, we would require the successful candidate to work the following hours: Monday: 8am – 4pm Tuesday: 8am – 4pm Wednesday: 8am – 5pm (to attend Senior Leadership Team meetings) Thursday: 8:30am – 4pm Friday: 8am – 3.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £42,839 - £46,142 FTE (SCP 32 - SCP 35)
Pay scale
- SCP 32 - SCP 35
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a proactive, forward-thinking professional who brings strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be able too observe our current operational practices, quickly understand how the academy works, andidentifyopportunities to streamline,moderniseor optimise ways of working where needed. You will be ambitious for the academy, confident in making improvements, and committed to high-quality service for students,staffand families, underpinned by excellent communication and a strong safeguarding ethos.
What the school offers its staff
Oxclose Community Academy, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust,is a highly inclusive and ambitious secondary school witha strong reputationfor academic achievement and personal development.
We provide a broad, aspirational curriculum supported by excellent pastoral care and enrichment opportunities. Our strong community links and commitment to diversity ensure every student feels valued, safe, and empowered to succeed.
Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.
By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clearreward and developmentpathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff throughbenefitsthat are mentally,physically and financially rewarding.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01916622400
We believe that every child is extraordinary, irrespective of their ability or background, and have high expectations of all our pupils. Because together, and when we work hard, we can do extraordinary things.
School Details
Oxclose Community Academy
Oxclose Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oxclose Primary Academy website
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