Operations Manager: Administration and HR

Employer
Richmond Hill Academy
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
SO1 (SCP 23-25) £34,434 - £36,363
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
26th January 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1526112
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1526112

Operations Manager: Administration and HR

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Operations Manager (Administration & HR). This role is of great importance to our work as an academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that comprehensive administrative and HR support is provided across Richmond Hill Academy

Potential applicants should ideally have:

• GCSE Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritise time and work.

• Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team.

• Previous experience in a school or academy setting is desirable, or a minimum of two years in a fast-paced office environment.

What we offer you:

Within The GORSE Academies Trust (GORSE), we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

“Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school.” Ofsted, March 2022

Richmond Hill Academy is now a ‘Good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The transformation of our school has been possible due to the remarkable skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of our whole community.

Richmond Hill Academy is a school where “staff are happy and feel listened to and well trained”. As one teacher said, ‘I walk out of school happy every day’”.

We are looking for people who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our school and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is “breath-taking”.

As a school, we can offer you:

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow.

• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured.

• Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children.

• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Richmond Hill Academy.

Closing date for applications: Apply Now

Interviews will take place: TBC

Actual Salary: £32,037 - £33,832

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Richmond Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Richmond Hill Academy

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