Operations Manager

Full Time / Permanent / All Year Round

Salary: £38,364 to £43,970pa (dependent on skills and experience)

Start Date: October 2025

We’re looking for a proactive and committed Operations Manager to play a key role in our vibrant and thriving Prep School. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running Truro School Prep from a support services perspective. This includes overseeing catering, facilities, utilities and other support services that enable the school to function effectively for both pupils and staff.

The role is a balance of hand-on work and strategic planning – not only managing the day-to-day operations but also proactively planning ahead to support the demands of our busy and dynamic school calendar. This includes preparing for events, term transitions, seasonal activities and ensuring all operational aspects are aligned with the boarder needs of the school community.

The individual will be practical, calm under pressure, solutions-focussed and able to adapt to the varied and sometimes unpredictable demands of school life. Strong organisational skills and the ability to anticipate and respond to upcoming operational needs are essential.

This role is a permanent position working full time, 37.5 hours per week, Mondays to Friday 7.30am – 4:00pm.

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, as well as free lunch and refreshments.

Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:

Miss Abbie Carveth, HR/Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH

Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, tel: 01872 272763