Operations Manager

St John's Primary School, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6QG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  20 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,647 to £32,867 FTE (Pro Rata £13,858 to £14,862)
• Additional allowances:

  £30,647 to £32,867 FTE (Pro Rata £13,858 to £14,862)

Operations Manager job summary

St John’s Primary School (Redhill) is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and highly professional Operations Manager to play a key role in the effective day-to-day running of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior administrator or operations professional who thrives in a varied role and is passionate about supporting children’s education through excellent operational leadership. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will help ensure that the school operates efficiently, safely and effectively, providing the very best environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

As Operations Manager, you will oversee the school's administrative and operational functions, leading support services and ensuring compliance across a wide range of areas.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing administrative support services, including reception, finance and premises functions.
• Supporting compliance, GDPR and data protection processes.
• Managing facilities, maintenance programmes and contractor relationships.
• Coordinating health and safety procedures, risk assessments and emergency planning.
• Overseeing payroll administration, cover arrangements and aspects of HR administration.
• Managing the Single Central Record.
• Working with IT providers to ensure technology effectively supports teaching and learning.
• Acting as a key point of contact for external agencies and community stakeholders.
• Coordinating school lettings and events to maximise community engagement and income generation.
• Supporting the strategic and operational objectives of the school and wider Trust.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 3-5 years’ experience in operations management, office management or senior administration.
• Have excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Understands GDPR and the importance of confidentiality.
• Can prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.
• Is a positive team player who can build strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents and wider stakeholders.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In return we can offer you:

• A fantastic working environment committed to collaborative working and high performance - joining a team of skilled and hardworking professionals.
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, financial advice and online GP services.
• Opportunities and support for professional growth and continuous professional development.

This is a part time role working 18 hours per week over 41 weeks per annum (term time plus an additional 2 weeks). This is an office/school based role.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 20 July 2026, however, please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to appoint before the advertised closing date. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

St John’s Primary School and the wider Greensand Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. Online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.

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 St John's Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-primary-school-redhill

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