Key Role Information

Salary
£31,022 - £33,699 FTE. Actual salary £27,858 - £30,262 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
24/04/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Warwickshire School Pay Scale | WAR17 - WAR22
Department
The Coleshill School Support
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
40.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Coleshill School is seeking a highly organised and proactive School Operations Manager to join our leadership team. This pivotal role ensures the smooth running of the school’s daily operations, supporting both the strategic and operational needs of our school community. As our School Operations Manager, you will take ownership of:

  • Administration & Compliance: Overseeing administrative functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting effective school governance.
  • Site & Premises Management: Managing facilities, maintenance, and health and safety standards.
  • Human Resources: Supporting HR processes including recruitment, staff wellbeing, and record keeping.
  • Finance & Budgeting: Coordinating departmental finances and monitoring expenditure.
  • Project Coordination: Leading and managing school projects to ensure timely and successful delivery.
  • Executive Support: Providing PA support to the Headteacher and leadership group as required.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in school operations or a similar administrative leadership role.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with staff, pupils, and external partners.
  • Knowledge of HR, finance, and health and safety practices within an educational setting.
  • A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What you'll get in return

  • The opportunity to play a key role in the leadership and success of The Coleshill School.
  • A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
  • A competitive salary
  • An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
  • Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
  • Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Rebecca Brindley, Headteacher, via email: brindley.r@thecoleshillschool.org or call 01675 462435

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

The Coleshill School

Rebecca Brindley

brindley.r@thecoleshillschool.org

The Coleshill School
Coventry Road
Coleshill
Birmingham
B46 3EX

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf