Manor Academy
Assistant Operations Manager
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Job Overview
Grade and Salary: Grade 5: £27,006 - £28,858 actual salary per annum pro rata (£31,537 - £33,699 FTE)
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (term time only plus INSET days)
Contract term: Permanent
The School
The Manor Academy has an excellent reputation for its high standards of teaching, student behaviour and academic achievement. Ofsted recognised the journey we have been on when grading us as a “good” school, citing that the quality of education has been transformed since the previous inspection.
The Role
The Assistant Operations Manager role is varied, and no two days will be the same! The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation in which the school functions in respect of reception, office administration and customer service, alongside supporting the Operations Manager and Headteacher in the efficient running of our school.
The Person
The successful candidate will be highly organised, have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong administrative and good line management skills. They will be flexible and able to both lead by example and delegate effectively. The successful candidate will be a team player but also decisive when required.
They will be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise and deal with competing demands, keeping a focus on delivering excellent service to staff, families and visitors alike.
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Why join us?
There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.
We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.
We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.
We Offer
- Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
- We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.
- An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
- Entry to a career average pension scheme.
- Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
- A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
- Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
- We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
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Applications
Applications must arrive by: 11:59pm on Sunday 12 July 2026
Interviews will be held on: Week Commencing 13 July 2026
Important
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
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