Operation Manager
Werrington Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6QG15 days remaining to apply
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £28,172.68 - £31,102.72 Annually (Actual) Grade 8 £32061 to £35412 FTE (Pending Pay Award)
Operation Manager job summary
Werrington Primary School is a caring and welcoming school, with a dedicated team supporting hardworking and enthusiastic children. We are part of the Soke Education Trust - a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) which includes Alderman Jacobs, Northborough, Wittering, John Clare, Gunthorpe and Werrington Primary Schools. We are looking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic Operations Manager, a pivotal role to manage the day to day finance and operations of our school.
The hours of work are 37 hours per week, 830am to 1630pm Monday to Thursday, and 0830 to 4pm on Fridays (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day), term time plus 2 weeks. Start and finish times can be negotiated as long as they align with the school’s core hours.
The role:
- Oversee school operations and administration leading our administrative team through effective line management, appraisals and training
- Manage all school systems and compliance including MIS, admissions, census, attendance monitoring, statutory reporting and single central record
- Provide administrative support to the Headteacher including diary management, correspondence and coordination of the annual school calendar
- Support HR processes including maintaining training records, monitoring staff absence, arranging supply cover, and assisting with recruitment administration, liaising with the Trust HR Officer as required
- Oversee financial administration including procurement, ParentPay, cash handling and contract management in line with Trust procedures
- Champion safeguarding, health and safety compliance, and welfare duties including first aid administration
The ideal candidate
- 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English & Maths
- Proven experience within a similar role managing administration, facilities, IT & finance
- Knowledge of school based systems and processes (MIS, census, statutory requirements)
- Highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise competing demands and meet strict deadlines
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- IT proficient with a working knowledge of school-based computer systems
In return we can offer you:
- A highly supportive, professional working environment
- High quality training and CPD
- An induction programme that will support you every step of the way
For an informal visit or to discuss the position please contact the school office on 01733 571779. Visits can be arranged for week commencing 2/11/26.
Soke Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Werrington Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 382 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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