Assistant Operations Manager

Full Time / Permanent / All Year Round

Salary: NT3, Circa £28,800 per annum

Start Date: March 2026

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Operations Manager to join our busy Operations team. The Assistant Operations Manager will be directly responsible for providing effective and efficient organisation of administration within the busy transport, operations and estates departments.

The role will involve managing the school’s daily transport requirements and overseeing the school fleet, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant, well maintained and available to meet operational needs. The postholder will take a proactive and hands-on approach to fleet operations, including carrying out regular vehicle inspections, arranging servicing and repairs, and driving school vehicles when required to support transport and operational demands.

This role is a permanent position working full time, 37.5 hours per week.

The working hours will be:

• During term time: Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 5:15pm, Friday 7:45am – 4:15pm or 8:45am – 5:15pm- with a 1-hour unpaid break.

• During the holiday period: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (times can be flexible during holiday periods) – with a 1-hour unpaid break.

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.

How to Apply:

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 10 February, 2026 at 9.00am. Please note this advert may close earlier if suitable applications are received prior to the closing date.

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