Operations Manager

Deer Park School, Twickenham, Surrey, TW1 2EF

70 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 March 2027

• Closing date

  20 January 2027 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 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: £33,606.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata info if applicable

Operations Manager job summary

Salary: FTE £33,606- £47,738

Arrangement: 37.5 Hours per week - 41 weeks per year plus INSET days

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th January 2027

Interview date: Wednesday 27th January 2027 (interviews may be conducted earlier for suitable candidates, and we therefore encourage early applications).

Start date: 1st March 2027

Deer Park School, part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), is seeking a highly capable and organised Operations Manager to join our forward-thinking team. This is a vital leadership role for the school, combining outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent logistical management and flexibility. The Operations Manager will support the Headteacher with contract management, compliance, ICT (including MIS systems), legal issues, Health and Safety and work closely with the SLT, Site Manager and other BPET School Operation Managers. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in all office functions across the school and BPET while embedding the ‘Learn, Enjoy, Succeed’ vision and delivering the schools Strategic Plan.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering operational excellence in a school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the smooth running of all non-teaching operations at Deer Park School, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and statutory requirements

Lead on facilities and estates management, ensuring planned preventative maintenance and health & safety standards are met across the site

Act as the key point of contact for contractors and service providers, including cleaning, catering, waste, and ICT support services

Support the implementation of data protection, safeguarding, and business continuity procedures

Maintain accurate records of statutory checks, training logs, risk assessments, and support audits and inspections

Collaborate with the Headteacher, the School Leadership team, the Site Manager and the wider BPET central team along with Operation Managers from other BPET schools to share good practice and ensure high operational standards

Contribute to Trust-wide projects, including capital works, digital infrastructure, and continuous improvement planning

We are looking for someone who:

Has proven experience managing school or multi-site operations in an education or public sector setting

Is confident in contract management, compliance processes, and working with external service providers

Has strong knowledge of health & safety, estates, and facilities management

Is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on improving systems and processes

Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, school staff, and external partners

Is aligned with the BPET mission to deliver high-quality education and support every child to thrive

If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please request an application pack by emailing us at careers@deerparkschool.org.uk . If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the post and the school with the Headteacher, Alex Lee, please email us and we will arrange a time.

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 20th January 2027 at midday (We reserve the right to close at any point before this should a suitable candidate be identified).

For more information please visit www.deerparkschool.org.uk

Deer Park School and BPET are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Deer Park School and BPET are committed to being equal opportunities employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, nationality, ethnic or national origin. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures.
The post holder is responsible to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s policies at all times. If the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, he/she must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Officer or Deputy Safeguarding Officer.

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 Deer Park School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Deer Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deer-park-school-twickenham

A very warm welcome to Deer Park School – a brand new primary free school which has opened in Richmond Upon Thames for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
The school takes great pride in its happy and warm environment, where each and every pupil is valued and supported. Pupils at Deer Park School are nurtured and guided through life; we aim to stimulate and inspire each child, develop their interests and equip them with lifelong learning skills.

The school opened with one class of 30 children in September 2015 – this will eventually increase to an intake of 60 children once we move into our permanent site. We will then admit up to 60 children each year to the Reception year and when full, the school will have 420 pupils on roll. The admissions point for the school will also be taken from Ryde House, our permanent location, for all parents applying from September 2018 onwards.

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