School Operations Manager
The Winchcombe School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: • Approximately 30 hours per week, term-time only, plus 1 x inset day (over 5 days).
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE £30024-£36363 (pay award pending and to be prorated according to hours & length of service)
Pay scale
- Grade G
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a proactive problem-solver who thrives on keeping things running smoothly?
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Operations Manager to join our school. This is a pivotal role designed for someone who enjoys variety and enjoys a challenge. Working closely with the Finance Manager and the Senior Leadership Team, you will be the "engine room" of our school’s daily operations.
The Role:
As our Operations Manager, you will take the lead on ensuring our school site is safe, our technology is reliable, and our services are cost-effective.
📌 Key Responsibilities:
- Contract & Procurement Management
- Site Leadership
- Health & Safety
- Project Management
- ICT
✅ We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience in procurement, facilities management, or operational administration.
- An understanding of Health & Safety legislation
- The ability to lead and inspire.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the confidence to report to School Governors and Local Authorities.
- A proactive "can-do" attitude and a commitment to the safeguarding of our pupils.
- A great sense of humour!
Not a "Perfect Match" on Paper? No Problem!
We believe that great talent comes in many forms. So, you don’t meet all the criteria? No problem. Just tell us what you do meet! If you have experience in some areas but not others—perhaps you’re a wizard at facilities but new to school-specific H&S, or you’re a great team leader from a different sector—we want to hear from you.
When applying, please:
1. Give us some examples of the skills you do bring to the table.
2. Tell us how you envisage yourself growing into the role and which areas you are excited to develop.
We’re not expecting you to tick every single box. If you think you’ve got what it takes to help our school succeed, let us know. We’d be pleased to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
The Winchcombe School is a super friendly, vibrant community where every staff member plays a vital part in our children's success. We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- The chance to make a tangible difference to the physical and digital environment our children learn in every day.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Winchcombe School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Winchcombe School website
- Email address
- recruitment@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01635 232780
The Winchcombe School is a unique and special place to learn.
The school is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse two-form entry school situated in the heart of Newbury in West Berkshire. It occupies a large site with modern facilities having benefited from a complete refurbishment and extension in recent years, making the learning environment outstanding. The children have access to extensive grounds including areas for Forest Adventures, an all weather multi-use games area and lots of outdoor creative play spaces.
The school hosts both a Language and Literacy Centre and the Local Authority's only Speech and Language Resource for children who require specialist, integrated support for their speech and language difficulties whilst following a mainstream curriculum.
There is a community closeness which is committed to a values-driven ambition for all our students underpinned by our vision of “Improving as One”.
Arranging a visit to The Winchcombe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk.
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