School Operations Manager
Westwood College, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8NP8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Catering, cleaning and site management
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday- Friday. 37 hours per week. Full year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 9 SCP 28 £39,152 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
As School Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing operational support services across both schools. Working closely with Senior Leaders and Trust colleagues, you will:
Lead and manage facilities, premises, ICT and administrative support services.
Drive continuous improvement across operational systems and processes.
Ensure full compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
Oversee contractor management, procurement and service delivery.
Lead on estate development, maintenance programmes and capital projects.
Provide strategic advice and operational reports to school leadership.
Foster a positive culture of accountability, collaboration and high standards.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an individual who has:
Significant experienceof premises, facilities and health and safety management.
Experience of managing and developing multi disciplinary teams.
Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Experience of working within a school, trust, publicsectoror similar environment.
A sound understanding of statutory compliance and risk management.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A commitment to delivering exceptional operational support services.
Relevant Health & Safety and/or Premises Management qualifications are desirable, although candidates working towards a recognised qualification will also be considered.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Talentum Learning Trust?
This role provides the opportunity to:
Shape and influence the operational strategy of two successful schools.
Lead high-performing teams across multiple service areas.
Contribute to significant estate improvements and future developments.
Work within a supportive and ambitious Trust committed to continuous improvement.
Access professional development opportunities and career progression within the Trust.
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 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 Westwood College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 735 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Westwood College website
- Email address
- recruitment@ttlt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01538 370930
Westwood College is a mixed, non-denominational academy for students aged 13-19. Located in Leek, a market town in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands, it has roughly 800 students.
Set in the grounds of a stunning 17th century manor house, Westwood College is part of the Talentum Learning Trust. Made up of 9 schools within and around the town, the Trust’s mission is to support and enable all learners to believe in themselves, to succeed in life and to aspire to be all that they can be.
The ethos of Westwood College centres around ‘Respect, Resilience, Ambition and Pride’. The school has aimed to build a community based on tolerance, sensitivity and an appreciation of difference. It commits to providing a broad, varied and stimulating education that is also personalised to meet the needs of each individual student. Students are encouraged to be part of decision making in their college life, to value the opportunities offered to them by the school, and to fully engage with their learning.
Arranging a visit to Westwood College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ttlt.org.uk.
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