At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school operations, HR, payroll, and support services for a vibrant community school.
- Company: Join Cantrell Primary and Nursery School, part of the Transform Trust Multi Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, local government pension, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to empowering schools and communities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in office management, strong communication skills, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to manage the school office and provide HR, payroll and other administrative, financial, organisational processes within the school. Working closely with the Head Teacher and the Transform Trust central team to ensure school finance and HR processes are completed in an accurate and timely manner. You will contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of support services and/or management of support staff, including delegation of relevant activities. The role will also involve supporting the Senior Management Team by enabling effective strategic decision making.
We pride ourselves on our caring, nurturing approach and going the 'extra-mile' to help children and their families. We are a community school, with several of the staff living in the neighbourhood and some even having attended here as pupils! We warmly welcome applications from motivated individuals to join our dedicated and highly effective team from Cantrell Primary and Nursery School.
You will:
- have general office or similar experience, ideally in an Educational setting
- experience of managing people
- be able to carry out both routine and more difficult financial calculations
- have the ability to interpret data/information and present this to senior staff in an appropriate, understandable fashion
- be accurate and take pride in your work
- work well as part of a team
- be literate and numerate; have excellent communication skills with children and adults
In return we offer:
- Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
- Calm and purposeful learning environments
- Friendly, polite, well-behaved children who deserve the very best
- Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
- A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
- Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
Benefits include Local Government Pension Scheme, VivUp benefits scheme, VivUp EAP, Cycle to Work, Eye tests.
Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you'd be suited to one of our roles we'd love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
Closing date for applications: 24th August 2026 at 9am
Interviews will be held on: 27th August 2026
Email: admin@cantrell.nottingham.sch.uk
Telephone: 0115 9155770
Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9510 children in 27 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus. We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children. We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.
Safeguarding Information: Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical checks, Enhanced DBS with children's barred list clearance and completion of safeguarding children in education training.
School Operations Manager in Nottingham employer: St Augustine's Catholic Primary Academy
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School, part of the Transform Trust, is an excellent employer that prioritises professional development and a supportive work culture. With a strong commitment to community and inclusivity, we offer a nurturing environment where staff can thrive, alongside benefits such as a Local Government Pension Scheme and opportunities for career advancement within our Multi Academy Trust. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families in a calm and purposeful setting.
Contact Details:
St Augustine's Catholic Primary Academy Recruitment Team
