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Director of Operations

Rotherham, United Kingdom, England
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Date Listed19 April 2026
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About This Role

We are delighted that you are considering applying for the Director of Operations role at St Francis Catholic Academy Trust, Rotherham. This is a truly exciting time to be joining St Francis as a new catholic trust of 14 schools, growing to 24 schools in line with the Bishop of Hallam’s vision for education.

As Director of Operations for St Francis CMAT, you will provide strategic leadership and management of all non-academic operational functions, with a focus on the Trust’s Estates. Reporting to the Executive Team, you will ensure that the Trust and its schools are safe, efficient, and fully compliant with statutory regulations. Your leadership will ensure that schools remain open and provide environments conducive to excellence, allowing Headteachers and Senior Leaders to focus their expertise on teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a key advisor to the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team, shaping the strategic direction for all Operational including Estates functions.
  • Lead the design and delivery of a robust Trust-wide Estates strategy that aligns with GEM’s and the Trust’s long-term educational goals.
  • Manage & improve a proactive Health and Safety processes in line with statutory and regulatory requirements throughout the CMAT.
  • Report to the DfE with statutory returns in line with your responsibilities.
  • Manage the Trust contract registers and lead on procurement

For further information on the skills and experience required please view the recruitment pack.

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Compensation

Between £66,285 - £70,785 (year)
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Application Details
Application Deadline
24 April 2026
Effective Date of Employment
2026-03-27
Reference ID
1516CD0F