Operations Manager
Oasis Academy Fir Vale, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8GA3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
29 August 2025
Closing date
15 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
1 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,434 - £38,220
Operations Manager job summary
Join Our Mission at Oasis Academy Fir Vale: Operations Manager
At Oasis Academy Fir Vale, every team member plays a vital role in shaping the lives of our pupils—and our Operations Manager is no exception. You’ll be at the heart of our school’s daily operations, ensuring that our environment runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently so that staff and pupils can thrive. We are proud of our diverse community and the strong relationships we build with our families, and we’re looking for a passionate, organised, and values-driven leader to help us continue delivering excellence.
Why Join Us:
- Be a driving force: Enable pupils and staff to flourish by ensuring our operational systems support learning, wellbeing, and growth.
- Professional development: Access high-quality CPD, coaching, and clear career progression pathways.
- Collaborative culture: Join a team that celebrates diversity, teamwork, and staff wellbeing.
- Exceptional environment: Work in a school recognised for outstanding pastoral care, safeguarding, and inclusive practice.
- Make a lasting impact: Help shape a research-driven learning culture that empowers young people and strengthens our community.
Your Role Will Include:
- Leading and managing non-teaching operations including premises, health & safety, administration, and compliance.
- Overseeing site maintenance, cleaning, catering, and security to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
- Managing budgets and procurement in collaboration with the Principal and Finance Team.
- Supporting HR processes, recruitment, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
- Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across all operational areas.
- Building strong relationships with external contractors, local authorities, and internal stakeholders.
- Contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement across the academy.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in operations, facilities, or business management—ideally within an educational or public sector setting.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of health & safety, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks.
- Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
- Confidence in using digital tools and systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Teams).
- A commitment to our values of inclusion, integrity, and aspiration.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive school that values every individual.
- Thrive in a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing and collaboration.
- Make a meaningful difference every single day.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, support a vibrant school community, and grow your career in a values-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
📅 Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025 at 9.00am
🗓️ Interviews to be held: w.c 15th September 2025
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 Oasis Academy Fir Vale
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oasis Academy Fir Vale website
4-11 year old Primary School
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