Operations Manager
Can you assist the Headteacher in managing all aspects of school business on a day-to-day basis and support the Leadership Team to meet its aims and objectives?
Can you foster a culture of continuous improvement across the operations of the school, ensuring strategic use of resources, promote income generation and enhance efficiency and effectiveness?
Can you contribute to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children and young people to learn where they and all visitors to site feel a sense of belonging?
If you have the desire and commitment to be part of a strong Leadership Team supported by school administrative and site staff, come, and join our team.
Grade P013 (SCP 39-42 currently £50,269 to £53,460)
1 FTE (37 hours per week)
Permanent
Required for 9 th March 2026
To be successful you will need to:
* Have excellent skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience.
* An inspirational leader with high expectations.
* Experience of leadership to unlock potential in staff and students.
* Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems.
* Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’.
* Contribute fully to school life and engaging with our community
* Have high expectations of yourself and be a role model to others.
* Be determined to play a pivotal part in leading staff, working closely with the Headteacher to achieve this
* Bring a humour, personality, and compassion to our team.
Why this Operations Manager above others?
The Grove School is on an incredible journey. We are a growing school with excellent outcomes, but we are striving to continue to the next level. Our staff work collaboratively to facilitate improvements and promote practices to improve student learning through ‘Achievement through Caring’ and belonging. Our personal development provision includes enrichment for all pupils, providing a wide variety of activities, including more varied sports and leisure pursuits.
Our school thrives on delivering a knowledge rich curriculum in well-resourced classrooms. The successful applicant will be part of a team that has a variety of specialised knowledge, all offering support and guidance to each other, which creates a positive and hardworking ethos.
The Grove is at the centre of the community of Market Drayton, with excellent links to sports, business, and partner primary schools. We are committed to equipping all pupils with the skills and experiences that will prepare them for life. As part of The Marches Academy Trust, we have access to a network of support and challenge, ensuring we are operating at the forefront of educational thinking. The school sits in mature grounds with historic roots, providing an attractive setting in which pupils can thrive. Amenities are extensive including sports facilities, well-resourced faculty areas and Sixth Form.
We offer:
* An broad and diverse curriculum offering students a strong core entitlement in English, Mathematics and Science, and fantastic enrichment opportunities.
* A full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all.
* Excellent professional learning and support, with opportunity for continued personal development.
* Career development opportunities including funded NPQs.
* Excellent staff facilities.
* Staff benefits including our wellbeing offer, teacher and local government pension schemes, use of laptop and free membership of our onsite fitness suite.
* An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents, and governors.
* As part of the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of schools.
If you are interested in this post and would like the opportunity to visit the school, or if you have any queries, please email Joanne Malone, Headteacher’s PA: joanne.malone@gro.mmat.co.uk
For further information or to apply for the post please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website Home - Grove School (Please note we do not accept CVs).
Closing date for applications is Monday 2 nd February 2026
Interview date is Thursday 5 th February 2026
The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check