Operations Manager
Location: Ipswich
Salary: ALT Grade J, Point 35-39 (£45,092 - £49,283)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, all year round (52 weeks)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 18 August 2025
About the Role
Our client, a Multi Academy Trust, has a unique opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Operations Manager to join a people-first, purpose-driven school.
This isn't just about systems and spreadsheets; it's about shaping a school where every young person can thrive. Where your strategic mind, eye for detail, and calm presence create the foundation for learning to flourish.
You'll be more than a manager. You'll be the engine that keeps everything running, the bridge between the school and the wider Trust, and the orchestrator of the daily rhythm that makes great teaching and learning possible.
The School
A secondary school with academy status, is thriving and ambitious and has an Ofsted rated good. Their vision is to provide learning that ensures everyone has the skills to be versatile, the opportunities to exceed their aspirations, the knowledge to be learned, the empathy to be understanding, the enthusiasm to be engaged and the encouragement to be determined. Their community is always valued.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage business operations across the academy, including financial oversight, compliance, a...