Ref

201905

Number of Posts

Grade

NJC Grade 8 Scalepoint 25 to 28.

Salary

£36363 to £ 39152

Term

Full-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(ASAP ) .

Hours

37 hours a week.

Closing Date

03/09/2026.

Person Specification (746 KB)

Location

St Matthew's Church Of England Primary Academy, New Hall Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XB (399 on roll)

Tel: 01772 794482
School website: www.st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a Business Operations Manager who will play a key role in supporting the academys strategic and operational objectives by ensuring administrative, site, ICT and financial systems are efficient, compliant and responsive to need. The postholder will contribute towards strong organisational practice, support senior leaders in meeting statutory and Trust requirements, and helps maintain effective communication, data management and service delivery across the school. The role supports continuous improvement by promoting consistency, accuracy and professionalism in all administrative functions, both within the academy and, where required, across the Trust.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

15/09/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council

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