Operations Manager

King Edward Primary School & Nursery, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2RG

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,597.00 - 35,412.00

Operations Manager job summary

School Operations Manager

Required by September 2026 or Earlier if Achievable

Full Time 37 Hours Per Week

Term Time Only Plus 2 Weeks

Permanent

Grade F points 20-24 (£32,597-£35,412 FTE per annum)

£29,474 - £32,020 Actual Salary per annum



King Edward Primary School & Nursery is seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to manage the school office and provide HR, payroll and other administrative, financial, organisational processes within the school. Working closely with Head Teacher and the Transform Trust central team to ensure school finance and HR processes are completed in an accurate and timely manner

You will contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of support services and/or management of support staff, including delegation of relevant activities. The role will also involve supporting the Senior Management Team by enabling effective strategic decision making.

King Edward Primary School is a large, popular school in Mansfield, serving around 378 pupils alongside a 78-place nursery offering flexible provision. Located close to the town centre, we welcome a diverse community with a wide range of needs, including high levels of pupil premium eligibility, SEND, and pupils with English as an additional language. Our well-resourced site combines historic buildings with modern facilities, extensive grounds, and a recently expanded learning environment. We benefit from strong partnerships with families, local organisations, and nearby amenities, and we are proud of our inclusive ethos and commitment to enriching pupils’ lives. Our experienced and dedicated staff team works collaboratively to provide a supportive and thriving environment for both children and colleagues.

 

We warmly welcome applications from motivated individuals to join our dedicated and highly effective team from September 2026 or an earlier start if achievable. The role includes contribution to the planning, development and monitoring of support services and management of some support staff, including delegation of relevant activities.

You will:

 

• have general office or similar experience, ideally in an Educational setting
• experience of managing people
• be able to carry out both routine and more difficult financial calculations
• have the ability to interpret data / information and present this to senior staff in an appropriate, understandable fashion
• be accurate and take pride in your work
• work well as part of a team
• be literate and numerate;
• have excellent communication skills with children and adults

In return we offer:

·       A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven

towards continuously raising standards.

·       Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives

·       Calm and purposeful learning environments

·       Friendly, polite, well behaved children who deserve the very best

·       Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community

·       A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school

·       Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

 

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

How to apply

 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

 

Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/transformtrust Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for.

 

Any questions or queries should be directed to Mrs Joanne Evans at:

King Edward Primary School, St Andrew Street, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. NG18 2RG 

Email: office7@kingedward.notts.sch.uk

Telephone: 01623 472215

 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18th June 2026 at 12:00 Noon

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 25th June 2026

Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9510 children in 26 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus.

We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.

We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload 

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 King Edward Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 426 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Edward Primary School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-edward-primary-school-nursery-mansfield

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