Job Title: Operations Manager

Actual Annual Salary: Starting from £35,692 - £38,080 (Based on hours and working weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £39,649 - £42,301 (CLF Grade F). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only plus Inset days and 2 additional weeks worked during school holidays.

Provisional Start Date: 1 September 2026

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive Operations Manager to lead and coordinate all operational, administrative, compliance and Health & Safety functions across the academy.

Working closely with the Principal and senior leadership team, you will ensure that robust systems, processes and procedures are in place to support a safe, efficient and inspiring learning environment.

Brook Academy is an innovative specialist secondary provision for pupils in Years 7–11, offering mainstream learning opportunities alongside exceptional vocational and creative facilities.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can build strong relationships at all levels, and is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and high‑quality service.

About you:

Hold (or be working towards) a business‑related qualification at NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, with strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths A*–C or equivalent).
Substantial experience in senior administration and/or operations roles.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, data protection, compliance and health & safety processes.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using digital systems, including MIS platforms.
Able to plan, prioritise and problem‑solve effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Skilled in building positive, professional relationships with staff, families, contractors and external partners.
Confident communicating clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Experienced in leading or line‑managing staff, supporting development and coordinating workloads.
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Passionate about contributing to a safe, inclusive and high‑quality school environment.
Committed to equality, inclusion and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Brook Academy:

The Brook Academy is a special school in Gloucester with supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health as the primary need for students, and speech, language and communication need as a secondary need. Our mission is to consistently deliver excellent educational experiences for young people aged 11-16, improving their life chances and serving our communities .

The school community core values are equity, resilience, and togetherness. This drives our reflective practice of making positive impact to meet the need of every child.

We aim to provide all our students with opportunities for widening participation and strengthening developed relationships to ensure high expectations in their behaviour and attitudes for personal development and achievements in their academic and vocational learning. We aim to empower all our staffing team in their roles to develop high quality CPD to enable them to carry out their roles faithfully to meet the needs of the school community and trustwide commitment to equity through education. We will be delighted to welcome colleagues inspired by our vision to join us.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Generous annual leave.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 31 May 2026 @11.59pm
Shortlisting: 1 June 2026
Interviews: Week Commencing 8 June 2026

For informal discussions about the role/to find out more, please email CLFs Recruitment Team directly (details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page on CLFs website, or in the 'Application Instructions' section when applying).

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.

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