Primary Operations Manager

Primary Operations Manager - Ashton Vale Primary Park, Compass Point Primary School, & Luckwell Primary School

The Primary Operations Manager will work closely with Principals to lead and manage all non-teaching aspects of school operations, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality education through excellent business, financial, administrative, and site management practices.

Based in Bristol, this role supports multiple schools across the Trust. There is an expectation to travel regularly between school sites and provide operational leadership and cover where required.

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management to support school improvement, efficiency, and the achievement of academy objectives.
• Lead and develop staff, systems, and resources to maximise effectiveness and value for money.
• Support school marketing and communications, working with Trust teams to promote the academy and engage current and prospective families.
• Manage financial processes, budgets, and compliance in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Oversee administrative systems, risk management, statutory compliance, and contracted services.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
• Lead site management, security, maintenance, and estate planning activities.
• Contribute to Trust-wide projects, share best practice, and represent the school and Trust at internal and external events.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, adaptable, and highly organised leader with strong operational, financial, and people management skills. They will be committed to supporting schools across the Trust and creating environments where pupils and staff can thrive.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Access to staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• Generous annual leave and pension contributions
• The opportunity to be part of a Trust committed to staff wellbeing and development

We reserve the right to close the advert early should we have enough suitable applications, so early application is recommended.

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age;

and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.