Operations Manager

Grade and Salary Grade 6 £29,117 - £32,211 pro rata

(£33,699 - £37,280 FTE)

Working pattern 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

(08:00-16:00 Mon-Thur 08:00-15:30 Fri)

Contract term Permanent

The School:

Our aim at Selston High School is to inspire every member of the school community to achieve their full potential and enjoy their time with us. As a caring community school we recognise the importance of our values which include respect for all, trust, pride, recognition and celebration of success.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to join an already existing committed team at Selston High School. Within this role you will oversee key operational functions playing a central role in ensuring the smooth running of our school. You will manage and develop support staff and site. As the main liaison between the school and the Trust’s central team, you will lead high‑quality support services, provide excellent customer service, and ensure full compliance across the areas which fall within your remit.

The person:

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking and organised. They will have experience of working in a school environment and in a customer service focused role. We are looking for someone who has the confidence to develop and improve the service provided within the school and manage and motivate colleagues.

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.

An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.

Entry to a career average pension scheme.

Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.

A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

We takethe wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

Applications must arrive by: Monday 29 June 2026 Midday.

Interviews will be held on: Friday 03 July 2026.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.