School Operations Manager

Sutton CofE VC Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2PU

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  18 March 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: £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 5

School Operations Manager job summary

School Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our school and preschool. This is a key role working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school runs efficiently, compliantly, and effectively, enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent teaching and learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing specific staff members (e.g. administrative), including recruitment, performance management, and development
• Overseeing school operations including administration, HR, compliance, ICT, and health & safety
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, including safeguarding, data protection, and the Single Central Record
• Monitoring health & safety, risk management, and site operations
• Supporting safeguarding procedures, including attendance monitoring and record keeping
• Managing school communications, including the website and social media
• Providing operational support to the Headteacher and contributing to strategic planning

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong organisational and leadership skills
• Has experience in school or business operations (education experience desirable)
• Has a good understanding of compliance, HR processes, and data protection
• Is proactive, solution-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the school community.

Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Application closing date: 9am on Wednesday 15th April

Interviews: w/c 20th April

Sutton Primary School is situated in the village of Sutton, Cambridgeshire and is 7 miles from the Cathedral City of Ely. The school is undergoing rapid improvements and the opportunity to develop Physical Education and sporting opportunities are very much central to the school’s evolving curriculum in drive for excellence.

We have enthusiastic children, supportive parents and committed governors, as well as positive engagement with other local schools and the wider community. You will be part of a friendly, helpful, hardworking team where “Respect” is the foundation stone of our school vision and values.

Sutton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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

Sutton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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 Sutton CofE VC Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 269 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sutton CofE VC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sutton-cofe-vc-primary-school

Located in the village of Sutton, Cambridgeshire and just seven miles from the Cathedral City of Ely, we are on a journey to become the highly regarded, outstanding education provider our community deserves.
We have enthusiastic children, supportive parents and committed governors, as well as positive engagement with other local schools and the wider community. You will be part of a friendly, helpful, hardworking team where we STRIVE to enhance the life chances of all pupils in our care.

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