Operations Manager - 37

We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead daily operations of two West Yorkshire primary academies:

Co-op Academy Princeville and Co-op Academy Parkland.

The School Operations Manager will, with support from the central team, oversee the daily operational functions across two primary school sites, including premises management, health and safety management, operational management and administrative support. The role supports the school leadership teams to ensure all systems and resources are in place for effective teaching and learning.

Why us?

At our academies we inspire our children to become confident, independent and engaged learners. Everything we do is to provide our children with the best start in life and encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Both Co-op Academy Princeville and Co-op Academy Parkland serve special communities where partnerships between children, their parents and school are at the heart of everything we do. Our children, families and staff are caring, respectful and responsible.

Being a colleague as part of Co-op Academies Trust, you will have opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression, working in a creative and innovative environment where new ideas are encouraged and have the chance to make meaningful impact on the lives of children and help shape their educational journey.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits include:

• Onsite parking at both sites
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Access to a credit union
• Annual Trust Recognition Event
• Extensive programme of continuous professional development and networking channels
• And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships, marriage or civil partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential
• Recognised qualification in facilities management, Health and Safety or HR desirable

Co-op Academies Trust

Claire Spivey

1
Angel Square
Manchester
Lancashire
M60 0AG

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Key Role Information

• Job type Part Time
• Contract type Permanent
• Closing 12/10/2026 10:00
• Interview 16 October 2026
• Start 1 December 2026
• Contract term TTO - Term time only
• Pay grade SCP 20-27 (0.8 contract- term time only)

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