School Operations Manager

School Operations Manager at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

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Job Details

• Job Reference # EDV/2026/SMRCPSVA/22168
• Location: Tong Lane, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9LJ
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £32,061.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE)
• GRADE 7, SCP 19 - 25 £28,535.97 - £32,364.97 PRO-RATA
• Closing Date: Midnight, Mon 4th May, 2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): Tuesday 19th May 2026

About this Role

School Operations Manager

• Term Time plus 2 weeks / full time 37 hours per week
• Grade 7, SCP 19 - 25 £32,061 - £36,363 FTE [£28,535.97 - £32,364.97 PRO-RATA]
• Responsible to: Headteacher
• Main Location: St Mary's RC Primary school & St Josephs RC Academy

• Required to commence as soon as possible

St Mary's RC Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive Catholic school in the heart of Bacup. As the only Catholic School in the town we are proud to serve a diverse and thriving community. Our community is one in which we aim for our pupils to be safe, happy and successful in a positive atmosphere where every person is known, valued and given the support and guidance they need while being excited by the challenges and opportunities before them.

St Joseph's is an aspirational primary school serving the community of Todmorden in the Diocese of Salford. We pride ourselves on the achievements our pupils have made, through our excellent relationships with one another based on mutual trust and respect. The school sets high expectations for our pupils regardless of their starting points and our staff work tirelessly to enable pupils to reach their potential. St Joseph's RC Academy "has a palpable family atmosphere" where "the Catholic ethos runs through the life of the school", Ofsted April 2024.

The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, together with The Governors of St Mary's RC Primary School and St Joseph's RC Academy, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly skilled and self-motivated School Operations Manager. This exciting dual-role position will be based across both schools, working three days per week at St Mary's and two days per week at St Joseph's.

The successful applicant will have the highest personal and professional standards with good knowledge of current educational issues. They will be highly driven and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and deliver improvements within the business functions of the school in order to support teaching and learning. You will be a strong team player with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to develop, manage and motivate staff in the relevant areas.

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the schools are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school offices on:

• St Mary's - or office@stmarys.romerocat.com
• St Joseph's - or admin@stjosephs.romerocat.com

Full details are available from the Romero Catholic Academy Trust website: www.romerocat.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026

Shortlisting Date: Friday 8th May 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026

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Related Documents

• 1. Recruitment Pack - School Oper...pdf

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Contact Details

Zoe Robinson

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Email: careers@romerocat.com


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The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, together with The Governors of St Mary's RC Primary School and St Joseph's RC Academy, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly skilled and self-motivated School Operations Manager. This exciting dual-role position will be based across both schools, working three days per week at St Mary's and two days per week at St Joseph's. The successful applicant will have the highest personal and professional standards with good knowledge of current educational issues. They will be highly driven and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and deliver improvements within the business functions of the school in order to support teaching and learning. You will be a strong team player with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to develop, manage and motivate staff in the relevant areas.

St Mary's RC Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive Catholic school in the heart of Bacup. As the only Catholic School in the town we are proud to serve a diverse and thriving community. Our community is one in which we aim for our pupils to be safe, happy and successful in a positive atmosphere where every person is known, valued and given the support and guidance they need while being excited by the challenges and opportunities before them. St Joseph's is an aspirational primary school serving the community of Todmorden in the Diocese of Salford. We pride ourselves on the achievements our pupils have made, through our excellent relationships with one another based on mutual trust and respect. The school sets high expectations for our pupils regardless of their starting points and our staff work tirelessly to enable pupils to reach their potential. St Joseph's RC Academy "has a palpable family atmosphere" where "the Catholic ethos runs through the life of the school", Ofsted April 2024.

Term Time plus 2 weeks / full time 37 hours per week Grade 7, SCP 19 - 25 £32,061 - £36,363 FTE [£28,535.97 - £32,364.97 PRO-RATA]