School Operations Manager - Haydon Bridge High School

Haydon Bridge High School is a small, inclusive rural comprehensive at the heart of the South Tyne Valley, serving an extensive 800 square mile catchment area. With around 430 students from Year 7 to Year 13, we are proud to bring together our vast community through our shared values of respect, responsibility and resilience, and the principles of the Haydon Bridge Way. Our school is known for its warm, friendly and purposeful atmosphere, where high expectations and a wealth of opportunities enable every student to thrive.

We are looking for an experienced School Operations Manager with significant experience of estates, facilities or premises management, ideally within a school or other public-sector setting, to provide strategic and operational leadership across our school estate.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a safe, compliant and inspiring learning environment. Working closely with the Executive Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will lead site, cleaning and catering services, oversee IT infrastructure provision, manage contractors and help drive the strategic development of our facilities.

The role will involve:

• Supporting the strategic leadership of the school estate and operational services.
• Health and safety management and statutory compliance.
• Regular site inspections, working at height, manual handling and hands-on maintenance work (electrical, plumbing, general construction and repairs) in addition to office-based planning and administrative duties
• Line management of site, cleaning and catering teams.
• Oversight of IT infrastructure support arrangements.
• Budget management, procurement and contractor supervision.
• Estate development, sustainability and efficiency planning.
• Supporting future capital and new-build projects.

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant experience of estates, facilities or premises management, ideally within a school or public-sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and service providers.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong hands-on maintenance skills, including electrical, plumbing, general building maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Ability to diagnose problems, prioritise repairs and implement effective solutions.
• Is a team player who shares our commitment to supporting young people and the wider school
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Hours: 37hrs a week, all year round

Contract: Permanent

We are proud to offer:

• A supportive, welcoming and collaborative staff team
• A strong sense of community in a unique rural setting · Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD) and training
• The chance to play a vital role in supporting the education of young people

We are a Foundation school and the successful candidate will be directly employed by our Governing Body.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.

Further information about the school can be found on our website.

An application pack can be downloaded from this website or requested via the contact details below. Applications should be returned to School by midday on Friday 28th August 2026.

Application forms can be handed, or posted, into the main school office or emailed to hbhs@hbhs.co.uk

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 31st August 2026

School Name: Haydon Bridge High School

Full address: North Bank, Haydon Bridge,

Postcode: NE47 6LR.

Tel.:01434 684 422

e-mail: hbhs@hbhs.co.uk

Website address: Vacancies — Haydon Bridge High School