Academy Operations Manager

Would you like to join the staff team of an expanding Alternative Provision Multi-Academy Trust?

Daylesford Academy, part of the Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT) is an alternative provision where we provide innovative solutions for a number of students for whom mainstream education is simply not working (for a range of reasons). In our short lifetime thus far we have grown considerably and continue to expand as our provision evolves. 

As Academy Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead the Academy's operational, administrative and data functions.

• Ensure the school operate efficiently, effectively and in full compliance with statutory and Trust requirements.  

• Contribute to whole-school improvement through the leadership of administration, data management, attendance systems, examinations, safeguarding administration, SEND administration, information governance and operational support services. 

• Oversee the school office, ensuring high-quality services are delivered to pupils, staff, parents and external stakeholders.  Provide leadership for management information systems, GDPR compliance, workforce administration, operational communications and regulatory compliance, while contributing to the wider leadership of the academy. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience in school operations, ideally within a secondary school environment.

• A proven track record of managing diverse teams and operational services.

• Strong knowledge of customer service, health and safety, GDPR and workforce administration.

• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across a Multi-Academy Trust.

• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding service.

In return, SAPMAT will offer you: 

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children

• A friendly and supportive team

• Continuous professional development

• The opportunity to grow your own career within the trust

• Employee benefits including Staff wellbeing program

Closing Date: 23 September 2026

Interview Date: 25 September 2026

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack, Job Description & Person Specification for full details of this opening.

Please see full details of our Child Protection Policy / Safeguarding Policy / SAPMAT Charter.

Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants, as well as two satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.  We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities Trust, and we are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils.  As part of the recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants.  We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, meeting Data Protection Regulations in line with GDPR compliance.

We provide all members of staff who join Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust with a full induction programme..