Academy Operations Manager At Coventry Alternative Provision Academy

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Description

Coventry Alternative Provision Academy, part of the Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT) is a Nurturing, Restorative, Sustainable, SEND-Friendly Primary Alternative Provision. We focus on creating a nurturing and restorative environment for students with diverse needs striving to make a positive impact on a child's whole development.
What is the job role?

  • Reporting to the Headteacher, the Academy Operations Manager will oversee the school's administrative function ensuring that data, records, communications, GDPR, compliance and inspections are accurate and up to date.
  • The Academy Operations Manager will act as the school's lead for health and safety, ensuring that risk assessments, policies, training and statutory checks are in place, that staff and pupils are kept safe, and that incident reporting and follow-up are robust and compliant.
  • In addition, the role will oversee the day-to-day administration of HR processes, staff wellbeing, recruitment and training compliance. You will ensure that line management processes, absence management, induction, performance review and safer recruitment practices are fully embedded and followed.
  • The Academy Operations Manager will act as the school's operational lead for IT, working closely with Trust IT services to ensure systems, equipment and support meet the needs of staff and pupils.
  • Contribute to whole school leadership by representing the Admin and site team as a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT).
Who are we looking for?
Please refer to the & Person Specification for full details of this opening.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please email Mr Glenn Mellor, Headteacher, to arrange a time
If you are a team player who is interested in working with young people and with previous experience in an educational environment we would welcome an application from you.
In return, SAPMAT will offer you:
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children
  • A friendly and supportive team
  • Continuous professional development
  • The opportunity to grow your own career within the trust
  • Employee benefits including Staff wellbeing program
Please refer to the Recruitment Pack, & Person Specification for full details of this vacancy.
Interested candidates can apply directly .
Closing Date: 05/03/2026 9:00AM
Interview Date: 12/03/2026
Please see full details of our / / .
Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants, as well as two satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities Trust, and we are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils. As part of the recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, meeting Data Protection Regulations in line with GDPR compliance.
We provide all members of staff who join Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust with a full induction programme.
Coventry City Council
Academy Operations Manager at Coventry Alternative Provision Academy
  • Salary 35,256.00 - 40,657.00 Annually (Actual)
  • Frequency Annual
  • Job Reference coventrycc/TP/144321/12251
  • Contract Type Full Time Permanent
  • Closing Date 5 March, 2026
  • Job Category Schools/Academies - Leadership Roles
  • Business Unit Schools
  • Location Axholme Road, Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4604080
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £35,256-40,657 per year
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Coventry, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned