School Operations Leads

Base: Manadon Vale Primary School or Leigham Primary School  

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year, Permanent

Salary: Actual salary £16,502 (FTE £30,024)

Connect Academy Trust are looking to appoint two outstanding and highly motivated School Operations Leads. As part of the Connect Academy Trust, the base school will either be Manadon Vale Primary School or Leigham Primary School.

If you are an organised and enthusiastic individual with a strong administration background who thrives on working in a dynamic and supportive environment, Connect Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity available for you to become a key part of our team!

The successful candidate will:

• have previous experience of working in an administrative/business role
• be confident using MS office applications especially excel and word
• have experience of problem solving and service improvement
• be able to manage conflicting priorities, demanding workload and tight deadlines
• have effective communication, influencing and persuasion skills with evidence of forming working relationships and working flexibly across professional and operational boundaries
• be self-motivated, resilient and have a sense of humour!

Key responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinating the recruitment processes for the school following the Trust policies and procedures
• Maintaining school personnel records in the Trust HR system including issuing of employment contracts, variations to contracts and starters and leavers
• Developing and maintaining effective administration systems and procedures and oversee the School offices
• Being the key liaison between the Trust Shared Services team and the School, and a key contact for staff within the School.

We can offer you: 

• A highly supportive school and Trust invested in your growth and professional development
• A Trust culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice
• A supportive approach for all staff and an innovative approach to appraisal

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Sammy Johnson, Senior School Operations Lead sjohnson@connectacademytrust.co.uk

To apply please complete an online application form‍

Closing date:  21st April 2026, Noon

Interview date: 29th April 2026

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An on-line check of publicly available information will be completed to assess the successful candidate’s suitability.