Operations Manager

Ark Byron Primary Academy, London, W3 7JT

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 December 2026

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,408 - £43,055 per year

Operations Manager job summary

Location: Acton, West London Salary: Ark Support Staff Scale, Band 9: Pay Points 25-33 £41,632 - £47,917 pro rata Contract: Permanent Hours: Term time, plus two weeks outside of term time. Start date: Flexible between November 2026 – January 2027 Closing date: 10am – Friday 30th October, 2026

Interviews: Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised.

An exciting opportunity to contribute to our school, uniquely located in a park setting in West London.

About the role:

We are looking for an excellent Operations Manager to join the staff team from November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children.
• Committed to self- development; with a true love of learning and reflection.
• A role model for children at Ark Conway, demonstrating our school values in abundance.
• Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Showing the enthusiasm, creativity and resilience needed to thrive in a school setting

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, we would be delighted to head from you. We invite visits, both virtually and in person. To arrange a visit please contact the Principal, Rebecca Ross-Wood by emailing info@arkbyron.org

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

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

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 Ark Byron Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 412 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark Byron Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-byron-primary-academy

Ark Byron Primary Academy opened its doors in September 2015. We now have a full seven year groups, ranging from Reception to Year 6 and a total of 420 pupils. At Ark Byron, we are committed to providing the best possible education and experience, whilst also expecting the highest standards, from staff, pupils and parents.

Our mission is to set the foundations and preparation for university or a career of choice, to provide pupils with real life choices and enhance their opportunities. We believe in high academic standards but learning at Ark Byron is not simply about academic achievement. We want to develop the whole child to have caring, considerate pupils with a love of learning.

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