Job Description

Operations Lead

Band 8

37 hours per week

Term time only plus three weeks

FTE 36,363 - 39,151

Actual Salary 33,985- 36,591

Are you looking to establish a new role within a dynamic and growing setting?

Due to the growing needs of our Academy, we are seeking to recruit an Operations Lead to oversee our Estates & Administrative Teams, ensuring that our expanding academy thrives operationally. You will need to be a motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised individual who embodies excellent people skills, the ability to work under pressure and to think creatively, with the interests of children with complex additional needs at heart.

Dove House Academy is an innovative and passionate, 'Outstanding' school and is one of five schools within Solent Academies Trust. We pride ourselves on consistently high standards and expect our staff to share this commitment.

Dove House Academy consists of two separate campuses; a requirement of this role will therefore be to work collaboratively across both campuses: Dove House, Sutton Road, RG21 5SU, and Dove House Post 16, Junction 6, Oxford Way, RG24 9FP.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competency in ICT and administration, as well as being a strong communicator.

By joining the Dove House Academy team, we offer you:

Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development

The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking school

Superb resources

A happy, committed and supportive community

Local Government Pension Scheme

17.9% employer pension contribution

Life insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)

Salary Extras Employee Benefits Platform

Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service

Wellbeing INSET Day to support the wellbeing of our staff

Free onsite parking

Access to our onsite Fitness Suite

Increase in paid weeks after 5 years of service from 48.6 to 49.4 weeks

Employee Referral Scheme

We can be flexible on the hours for this role and part time would be considered.

For more details, please visit our website

If you have any questions at all, or wish to submit an application please email

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust application form.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7 January 2026, 9am.

Interviews will be held week commencing 12 January 2026.

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy's application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,363.00-39,151.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person