Job Description

Operations Manager at Truro School Prep

Full Time / Permanent / All Year Round

Salary: 38,364 to 43,970pa (dependent on skills and experience)

Start Date: October 2025

We're looking for a proactive and committed Operations Manager to play a key role in our vibrant and thriving Prep School. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running Truro School Prep from a support services perspective. This includes overseeing catering, facilities, utilities and other support services that enable the school to function effectively for both pupils and staff.

The role is a balance of hand-on work and strategic planning - not only managing the day-to-day operations but also proactively planning ahead to support the demands of our busy and dynamic school calendar. This includes preparing for events, term transitions, seasonal activities and ensuring all operational aspects are aligned with the boarder needs of the school community.

The individual will be practical, calm under pressure, solutions-focussed and able to adapt to the varied and sometimes unpredictable demands of school life. Strong organisational skills and the ability to anticipate and respond to upcoming operational needs are essential.

This role is a permanent position working full time, 37.5 hours per week, Mondays to Friday 7.30am - 4:00pm

Full job description and person specification available on the Truro School website.

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, as well as free lunch and refreshments.

Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications is

Wednesday 1st October, 2025

at

9.00am

.

All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:

Miss Abbie Carveth, HR/Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH

Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, tel: 01872 272763

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,364.00-43,970.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/10/2025