Operations Manager

Kingfisher Primary Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4PY

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,812.00 - £39,773.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary - £32,295 - £36,897

Operations Manager job summary

Operations Manager - Kingfisher Primary Academy, Doncaster

Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £32,295 - £36,897 actual salary
Closing Date: 27th September with interviews scheduled in for 6th October

Are you solutions-focused, resilient and able to identify opportunities to improve systems and processes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and priorities can change quickly?

Kingfisher Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community, where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we combine high aspirations with a supportive and nurturing culture, creating an environment where pupils and staff can thrive. Colleagues work together with a shared commitment to ensuring every child is known, valued and supported to succeed, while benefiting from a strong focus on professional development, wellbeing and collaboration. Kingfisher is a place where teamwork is valued, relationships matter and every member of staff has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Operations Manager to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the school's operational functions, ensuring they effectively support the delivery of an excellent education. As the academy's lead for finance, HR and compliance, and the key link between the school and central trust teams, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the academy operates efficiently, remains compliant and provides a safe, well-managed environment for pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will be an organised, solutions-focused leader with strong operational experience and the ability to manage a varied workload. You will have a significant impact on the continued success of the academy by ensuring robust systems, effective processes and high-quality support across all operational areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the academy's operational functions across finance, HR, administration, estates and compliance, ensuring the smooth running of the school.
• Act as the primary liaison between the academy and central trust teams, providing expert operational support and advice.
• Oversee financial processes including budgeting support, procurement, payroll administration, purchasing, reconciliations, banking and financial compliance.
• Manage HR processes including recruitment administration, workforce data, staff absence monitoring, payroll changes and maintenance of the Single Central Record.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR and statutory compliance requirements are consistently met and monitored.
• Lead facilities and estates management, including maintenance planning, service contracts, capital projects, premises compliance and site development.
• Line manage administration, premises and catering teams, supporting performance management, professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Provide operational leadership and specialist advice to senior leaders and governors, contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and relevant training.
• Experience leading operational, business, finance or administrative functions within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of financial management, budget monitoring and procurement processes.
• Experience managing HR processes, employee records and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident leadership skills and experience managing and developing teams.
• A commitment to safeguarding, integrity, accountability and delivering exceptional service within an education environment.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a successful and ambitious primary academy.
• Access to excellent professional development and career progression opportunities across Astrea Academy Trust.
• A supportive leadership team committed to collaboration and continuous improvement.
• A positive and inclusive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing support and initiatives.
• The chance to work alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about improving outcomes for children.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Ready to Apply?

If you are an experienced operational professional looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

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 Kingfisher Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 432 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingfisher Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingfisher-primary-academy

Kingfisher is a fantastic academy that places great importance on the success of its pupils. Children are assessed regularly and effective support ensures children make progress. An innovative curriculum has been designed to ensure that children take part in exciting lessons and that they play an active part in their own learning. A number of extra curricular clubs ensure that children have access to a range of enriching activities.

As an academy we love working with parents and have an increasing army of volunteer helpers who support us during the school day. We value the opinions of children in school and they have their own council. The council has regular meetings and discuss a wide range of issues.

Kingfisher is a two form entry academy (420 places) with a 52 place nursery.

The only true way to find out about this academy is to walk through the door and experience the positive atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you into our academy community!

We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find any information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the academy direct and speak to Mrs Flint with any queries you may have and she will be able to direct you to the most suitable person to deal with your question

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