Operations Manager

Salary: Grade 11
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026

Join a Trust where Excellence, Equality and Integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

Washington Academy is seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational leadership of our thriving academy, ensuring our students and staff benefit from a safe, efficient and well-managed learning environment.

As part of Consilium Academies, you will join a collaborative Trust committed to developing exceptional schools and supporting every colleague to achieve their full potential through outstanding professional development and career opportunities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, and working closely with the Principal, you will lead the academy's operational services, ensuring excellence across:

• Estates, facilities and site management
• Health and Safety compliance
• Administration and business support services
• Finance and procurement
• Human Resources
• Catering and transport
• IT service coordination
• Marketing and communications
• Risk management and statutory compliance

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute strategically to whole-school improvement while leading support staff and working collaboratively with Trust-wide specialist teams to deliver outstanding operational services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant operational or business management experience, ideally within education or a similarly complex organisation.
• Is an inspiring leader with excellent people management skills.
• Has strong knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance and facilities management.
• Can manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• Is financially astute with experience of budgets, procurement and contract management.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Shares our commitment to providing an exceptional education for every young person.

Why join Washington Academy and Consilium Academies?

At Consilium Academies, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing through:

• A collaborative and supportive Trust culture.
• Access to high-quality professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning.
• Opportunities for career progression across our family of academies.
• A welcoming, inclusive and values-driven working environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

About Washington Academy

Washington Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school where high expectations, respect and ambition underpin everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every student receives an engaging education that enables them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Our modern facilities, dedicated staff and strong community partnerships create an environment where both students and colleagues can flourish.

If you are an experienced operational leader looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Commitment

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact gaynor.harper@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 22^nd May 2026, 9.00am

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.