Operations Manager

Oasis Academy Limeside, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3SB

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SCP is 29 - 33 £39,862 - £44,075 FTE

Operations Manager job summary

Exceptional education needs exceptional operations

Behind every successful school is a strong operational leader. Oasis Academy Limeside is seeking an exceptional Operations Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and act as the backbone of the academy; ensuring that systems, people, resources, and environments work seamlessly so that teaching and learning can thrive.

This is a pivotal leadership role for a highly organised, strategic, and values‑driven professional who understands that operational excellence is fundamental to delivering exceptional education.

Why This Role Matters

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Operations Manager leads all non‑teaching functions within the academy and ensures that day‑to‑day operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned to both local and national Oasis priorities.

You will provide calm, assured leadership across finance, HR, estates, health & safety, IT, compliance, and administration, enabling staff to focus on what matters most: our students. This role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership, and positions you as a trusted advisor and key decision‑maker within the senior team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be a visible and influential member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead and develop administrative and facilities teams, setting high standards and building resilience
• Ensure robust safeguarding, health & safety, and statutory compliance
• Oversee academy finances, budgets, systems, and audit readiness
• Drive continuous improvement in operational systems and processes
• Act as a key link between the academy and regional and national Oasis teams
• Ensure the academy environment is safe, welcoming, and fit for purpose
• Strengthen trust with parents, staff, and the wider community through professionalism and clarity

We are looking for an Operations Manager who:

• An experienced operational leader, ideally within education or a complex organisation
• Calm, credible, and solutions‑focused — especially under pressure
• Highly organised, with strong financial and people‑management skills
• Confident working at senior level and constructively challenging where needed
• Committed to safeguarding and to doing things right
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the best possible education

Why Join Oasis Academy Limeside?

Oasis Community Learning’s vision is “Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community.” At Limeside, operations are not an afterthought; they are central to our success. In this role, you will be trusted, respected, and empowered to lead. You will join a supportive national network of operations professionals while retaining genuine local influence.

We offer:

• A rewarding leadership role with genuine influence
• Access to a strong national network of operational expertise
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• A supportive, values‑driven workplace where your contribution is recognised

Role Details

• Salary: SCP 29–33 (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Working Pattern: Term time only + 3 weeks
• Location: Oldham
• Reporting to: Principal

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

Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced CRB check.

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 Oasis Academy Limeside

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 455 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Limeside website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-limeside

Primary school from age 2-11.

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