Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Salary: £17.85 - £20.29 per hour (£34,435 – £39,152 pro rata per annum) DOE
Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: Part Time (37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 40 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training days plus one week)
Required: April 2026

Clarendon Academy is seeking a confident, proactive and highly organised Operations Manager to provide a comprehensive service in running the day-to-day operations of our school business. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who is capable of leading our dedicated administration team, overseeing school administrative operations and working with our Senior Leadership team to improve operational efficiency.  

Clarendon Academy is a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and in easy commuter distance from Bath, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence and a place where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing school administration, communications, HR and data while ensuring that procedures and policies are implemented and adhered to. This includes recruiting, training, line-managing and evaluating the performance of business staff as well as handling any issues that arise to ensure the smooth running of our school. As Operations manager, you will also be expected to manage the school’s MIS, including school and workforce census, provide customer service to school stakeholders, and organise events and meetings.

We are looking for someone who:  

·         Has achieved grade C or equivalent, or above, in 5 GCSE subjects, including Maths and English;

·         Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work effectively with a variety of pupils, staff, parents, stakeholders and outside agencies;

·         Has outstanding ICT and secretarial skills, including accurate touch typing;

·         Has strong leadership skills;

·         Has an absolute understanding of the need for confidentiality when required within an HR role;

·         Is highly-organised, self-motivated and consistent;

·         Has the ability to remain calm and authoritative in a busy school environment;

·         Is a strong team player, good at building relationships;

·         Has a confident, resilient and flexible attitude;

·         Has previous experience in a similar operational management role (advantageous);

·         Has HR experience (desirable but not essential).

We can offer the successful candidate:

·         A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;

·         The opportunity to work with a committed staff team who champion high expectations within a culture of belonging and inclusion;

·         The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;

·         A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01225-785210

Closing Date: Thursday 5th February 2026 at 12pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

Clarendon Academy, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening.  We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.