School Operations Manager

Evendons Primary School is a positive and progressive school, graded outstanding by OFSTED in all areas.  We are part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), a family of high-performing primary schools across London and Berkshire. We have a clear vision to deliver the highest standards of education, blended from the best of the state and independent sectors. We strive for all children to Learn, Enjoy, Succeed. As a member of Belle Vue Place Education Trust, the successful applicant will have access to high quality professional development, leadership training and career progression. 

As Wokingham’s first STEM primary school, the thematic curriculum at Evendons is inspiring for staff and children. Music and outdoor learning is a key part of the ethos as well as the school’s motto of Kindness Matters. With an exciting outdoor area, the latest technology in the classrooms and a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths our aim is to create a nurturing environment which will inspire the children to flourish in their learning and development.

Evendons was graded Outstanding following our March 2024 Ofsted inspection:

“Exceptionally high standards of behaviour are clearly evident. Right from Reception, pupils are taught that kindness matters. They show appreciation and respect for their teachers and each other. Pupils are highly motivated and focus intently on their learning. They behave calmly in the playground, enjoying games with friends, drawing or reading independently.”

We are now recruiting for an innovative and forward-thinking Operations Manager to join the team. The successful candidate will have suitable experience and proficiency in the following areas:

1. Leadership and Collaboration

2. Safeguarding

3. Health & Safety Management

4. HR Management

5. Premises Management

6. Financial Management

7. School Support Management

8. Marketing

9. ICT Management

10. The ability to operate and contribute at a strategic level, taking into account the changing needs of the school in the face of competing priorities.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary with recruitment and retention awards
• The choice of three pension schemes
• Access to Education Support, confidential support 24/7
• CPD opportunities to support your future development
• Annual all staff conference
• Annual all staff celebration event
• The opportunity to work within any one of our schools if you wish to embark for a new challenges
• BPET Stakeholder pension

We would be delighted if you would join us in delivering our exciting vision for the benefit of the pupils we serve.

Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week).

Terms: Permanent, term time only plus three weeks.

Salary: £25,356 to £38,818 (£27,776 - £42,345 FTE)

Start date: June 2025.

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Evendons and BPET are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Evendons 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. We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement should a suitable candidate be selected before the published closing date. Please note we do not accept CVs.