Operations Lead

Menston Primary School, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 6NY

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,479.00 - £30,489.00 Annually (Actual)

Operations Lead job summary

Operations Lead

Hours: 35 hours per week (8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only + 5 days)

Contract: Permanent

Pay Scale: SO1, SCP 23-25

Join Our Team

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Operations Lead to play a key role in the smooth running of our school. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and organised professional to lead our administrative and operational functions, ensuring our school continues to provide an outstanding environment for learning. This varied and rewarding role sits at the heart of our school community. Previous experience of working in a school is not essential as full training will be given.

About the Role

As Operations Lead, you will:

Lead and develop efficient school administration systems

Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the school

Line management of our capable and committed administration team

Support premises management and health & safety compliance

Be the school’s operational lead for contracts such as catering and cleaning

Lead on HR administrative processes and financial administration

Manage communications, including website and social media

You will be instrumental in creating an organised, safe, and positive environment where pupils and staff can thrive.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

A confident communicator with strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

Professional, friendly, and customer-focused

Able to prioritise, multi-task, and work proactively

Calm and resilient under pressure

Self-motivated, with the ability to use initiative effectively

Passionate about contributing to a safe and supportive environment for children

Why Join Us?

In return, we offer:

A welcoming, friendly school in a beautiful semi-rural setting

A supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Access to high-quality training

Strong collaboration across our Trust schools

This is a busy but rewarding role within a positive and supportive school - perfect for someone who enjoys variety and making a real difference.

Discover More

We’d love you to learn more about our school community: https://menstonprimary.co.uk/

How to Apply

If you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

In your personal statement, please explain how your experience and skills will help you make a positive contribution to the continued development of our administrative team and the wider school.

Note: we are unable to accept CVs.

For questions about the vacancy, please email recruitment@menston.mlt.co.uk.

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

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.

About Menston Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 390 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Menston Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/menston-primary-school-ilkley

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