Salary: FTE £33,606- £47,738
Arrangement: 37.5 Hours per week - 41 weeks per year plus INSET days
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th January 2027
Interview date: Wednesday 27th January 2027 (interviews may be conducted earlier for suitable candidates, and we therefore encourage early applications).
Start date: 1st March 2027
Deer Park School, part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), is seeking a highly capable and organised Operations Manager to join our forward-thinking team. This is a vital leadership role for the school, combining outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent logistical management and flexibility. The Operations Manager will support the Headteacher with contract management, compliance, ICT (including MIS systems), legal issues, Health and Safety and work closely with the SLT, Site Manager and other BPET School Operation Managers. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in all office functions across the school and BPET while embedding the ‘Learn, Enjoy, Succeed’ vision and delivering the schools Strategic Plan.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering operational excellence in a school setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the smooth running of all non-teaching operations at Deer Park School, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and statutory requirements
- Lead on facilities and estates management, ensuring planned preventative maintenance and health & safety standards are met across the site
- Act as the key point of contact for contractors and service providers, including cleaning, catering, waste, and ICT support services
- Support the implementation of data protection, safeguarding, and business continuity procedures
- Maintain accurate records of statutory checks, training logs, risk assessments, and support audits and inspections
- Collaborate with the Headteacher, the School Leadership team, the Site Manager and the wider BPET central team along with Operation Managers from other BPET schools to share good practice and ensure high operational standards
- Contribute to Trust-wide projects, including capital works, digital infrastructure, and continuous improvement planning
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience managing school or multi-site operations in an education or public sector setting
- Is confident in contract management, compliance processes, and working with external service providers
- Has strong knowledge of health & safety, estates, and facilities management
- Is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on improving systems and processes
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, school staff, and external partners
- Is aligned with the BPET mission to deliver high-quality education and support every child to thrive
Closing Date for applications
Wednesday 20th January 2027 at midday (We reserve the right to close at any point before this should a suitable candidate be identified).
For more information please visit www.deerparkschool.org.uk
Deer Park School and BPET are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Deer Park School and BPET are committed to being equal opportunities employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, nationality, ethnic or national origin. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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