Job title and organisation: Operations Manager: Administration, HR and Cover - Richmond Hill Academy
Salary: SO1 (SCP 23-25) £34,434 - £36,363 Actual Salary £32,037 - £33,832
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only plus 4 Working Weeks)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Richmond Hill Academy, Clark Lane, Leeds LS9 8PN
Closing Date: Monday 2 March 2026
Richmond Hill Academy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operations Manager (Administration, HR and Cover) to play a central role in the smooth and efficient running of our academy. This is a key position, responsible for driving high-quality administrative services, overseeing HR operations, and ensuring effective daily cover arrangements.
We are looking for an organised, proactive and solutions-focused professional who can lead a team, manage complex processes, and contribute to our commitment to delivering exceptional support for pupils, staff and visitors.
Potential applicants should ideally have:
- A-Level or equivalent qualification (or willingness to work
towards). - Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the
ability to prioritise competing demands and maintain high
levels of accuracy. - Proven experience leading or coordinating a team within a
busy office environment (education sector experience
desirable). - Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging
with staff, parents, visitors and external partners. - A solid understanding of, or willingness to develop, HR
processes such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll
changes and absence management.
What we offer you:
As a trust, 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
If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Richmond Hill Academy.
How to Apply:
If you are as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust
website, by email to recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.ukor by telephone on 0113 487 1600.
Candidates are also encouraged to visit the academy to look around. If you wish to do so, please email recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk or telephone 0113 487 1600.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.
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.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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