Derbyshire County Council
Operations Manager

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Closing date: 06 September 2026
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Thank you for showing an interest in the role of Operations Manager at our school. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and pupils at Portway Junior School in Derby. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and creative individual able to cope in a high pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.
We are looking for candidates who will strengthen the team, have good communication skills and can work with a range of different stakeholders.
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Our school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust. Our Trust is committed to supporting and delivering education of the highest quality across the trust. Each of our academies are unique, and have their own vision and values in order to provide our children with the opportunities they deserve. At Portway, we follow the Portway 5, to be: caring, friendly, responsible, respective, and active. We are a kind and caring team who support each other. We have a happy, positive working environment and you will always find laughter in the staffroom.
This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team.


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How To Apply
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form along with a covering letter (we do not accept CV’s) addressed to Portway Junior School, which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to a.breeze@odysseyct.org.uk, Operations Manager in the subject line.
Wherever possible, please provide work email addresses for your referees and make clear reasons if there are gaps in employment.
Provisional Interview Date: 15 September 2026
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