Operations Lead
Bishops Hull Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5EB33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
30 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time plus all INSETS and 1 week in the school holidays (40 weeks pa). Typically, 5 days per week 8.30am – 4.30pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break. There may occasionally be a requirement to work beyond school hours to support events.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Point 13 - 19 £30,023 - £33,119 full-time equivalent. £26,368 (point 13) actual annual salary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bishop’s Hull Primary School are seeking to appoint an Operations Lead
• Grade E (NJC Points 13-19)
• Starting salary dependent on experience and hours worked
• 37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks per annum)
Bishop’s Hull Primary School is a thriving and inclusive primary school at the heart of its community in Taunton. We are proud of our strong relationships with pupils, families and staff, and our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for every child to succeed.
The Role
We are looking for an Operations Lead to provide operational support at Bishop’s Hull Primary School, ensuring 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 external services, event organisation, and supporting safeguarding, health and safety, attendance, and pupil welfare arrangements. The role requires flexibility to respond to operational needs as they arise and to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
Who We Are Looking For
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 external partners.
Experience within an educational or similarly regulated setting is desirable, together with the adaptability, initiative and sound judgement required to respond effectively to changing demands and ensure statutory requirements are met.
Why Join Bishop’s Hull Primary School?
At Bishop’s Hull, we are committed to creating an environment where both children and staff can flourish. We offer:
• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life
• The chance to make a real difference to children and families
• A dedicated and hardworking team who value collaboration and innovation
Please see the recruitment pack and associated documents for further information about the role and how to apply.
Bishop’s Hull Primary School 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 applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
- 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.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bishops Hull Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office.school@bishopshull.bep.ac
- Phone number
- 01823 331624
Arranging a visit to Bishops Hull Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.school@bishopshull.bep.ac.
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