School Operations Manager
Required from ASAP
Full time 37 hours per week
Term time only plus 2 weeks
Permanent
Grade F points 20-24 (£32,597-£35,412 FTE per annum)
£29,474.95-£32,020.34 Actual Salary per annum
Pear Tree Community Junior School
Pear Tree Community Junior School is seeking a skilled and organised Operations Manager to play a key role in the effective day-to-day running of our school. This is a pivotal position, supporting school leadership across finance, HR, site management, health and safety, and administrative operations.
This role would suit a calm, capable professional with strong organisational skills who enjoys working in a busy school environment and contributing to positive outcomes for children and staff.
About Us
Pear Tree Community Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive school where children are supported to flourish academically and personally. We are proud to be part of Transform Trust and are guided by our three core values:
- Trust – building strong, respectful relationships across our school community
- Care – supporting wellbeing, celebrating success and working with compassion
- Grow – investing in the development of children and staff so everyone can reach their potential
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will provide professional operational leadership and ensure systems and processes run smoothly to support teaching and learning. Key areas of responsibility include:
- Finance – supporting budget management, monitoring expenditure and ensuring value for money
- HR and Payroll – overseeing recruitment processes, HR administration and payroll accuracy
- Site Management and Health & Safety – ensuring the school site is safe, well-maintained and compliant
- Data and Administration – providing accurate information and reports to support strategic decision-making
The Person We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Confident in leading people, systems and processes
- Experienced in finance, HR and/or school operations
- Professional, reliable and solution-focused
- Values-driven and committed to supporting children and staff in line with our Trust, Care and Grow values
Experience of working in a school setting is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
- A varied and rewarding role within a supportive school community
- A collaborative, values-led working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A committed and appreciative staff team
How to Apply
Equality and diversity matter to us. If you feel you would be suited to this role, we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and applicants who are registered disabled and meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
Pear Tree Community Junior School is part of Transform Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Please complete the online application form available on the Transform Trust website:
https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/transformtrust
Please ensure there are no unexplained gaps in your education or employment history.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Email: admin@peartreej.derby.sch.uk
Telephone: 01332 760610
Closing date for applications: 14th May 2026 at 12noon
Interviews will be held on: 21st May 2026