Operations Manager
Armthorpe Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DA23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
May 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 10am
Date listed
8 April 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
- Grade 11 - £44,075 - £47,181
Additional allowances
Grade 11 - £44,075 - £47,181
Operations Manager job summary
Operations Manager
Salary: Grade 11
Contract: Permanent
Start date: May 2026
Join Consilium Academies - Excellence, Equity, Integrity
Are you an experienced operational leader looking to make a meaningful impact in education? Consilium Academies is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Operations Manager to join our team at Armthorpe Academy.
At Consilium, we are committed to being an excellent trust with excellent schools. Our values of excellence, equity, and integrity underpin everything we do, ensuring that both students and staff are supported to achieve their full potential.
About the Role
As Operations Manager, you will play a vital strategic and operational role within the academy, working closely with the Principal and Trust teams. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will lead and manage all aspects of school operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment that supports outstanding teaching and learning.
This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to lead across multiple service areas including estates, health & safety, administration, finance, HR, IT, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Contribute as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Lead operational strategy and continuous improvement across support services
- Line manage and develop support staff teams
- Advise senior leaders on all operational matters
Estates, Health & Safety
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory health & safety requirements
- Oversee site management, maintenance, and facilities operations
- Manage contractors and service level agreements
- Lead risk assessment processes and ensure a safe school environment
Administration & Business Services
- Lead and develop the administration function across the school
- Ensure effective systems, data management, and GDPR compliance
- Support inspections, governance, and reporting requirements
Finance & Procurement
- Work with Trust finance teams to manage budgets and procurement
- Monitor and forecast spending, ensuring value for money
- Support strategic financial planning and school improvement priorities
Human Resources
- Act as the first point of contact for HR matters
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and staff wellbeing
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and employment processes
Additional Areas
- Oversee catering provision and compliance
- Support IT service delivery and infrastructure
- Lead marketing, communications, and school events
- Manage transport services and external partnerships
About You
We are looking for a proactive and solutions-focused professional who:
- Has strong leadership and team management experience
- Demonstrates excellent organisational and communication skills
- Has experience in operations, facilities, or business management (education experience desirable)
- Has a strong understanding of health & safety, compliance, and risk management
- Can manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
A relevant leadership or school business management qualification is desirable (or willingness to work towards one).
Why Join Us?
At Consilium Academies, we invest in our people. You will benefit from:
- Access to high-quality professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for career progression across our Trust
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing
- The chance to make a real difference in students’ lives
About Armthorpe Academy
Armthorpe Academy is an 11-16 school with a strong reputation for excellence and inclusion. We are committed to delivering a broad and balanced education that supports students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our core values - Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Pride, and Ambition - are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to develop confident, resilient young people who are prepared to thrive in modern Britain.
Safeguarding Commitment
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact gaynor.harper@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026, 9.00am
Interviews will take place on Thursday 7th May 2026
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
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 Armthorpe Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 684 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Armthorpe Academy website
Armthorpe Academy is a ‘truly inclusive school’ (Ofsted 2019). We have high expectations of students, both in terms of their progress and their behaviour. In particular, we expect them to invest in their own learning, and we encourage them to enjoy and make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school. They, in turn, can expect from us the highest possible quality of teaching, care and support.
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