Bishop’s Hull Primary School are seeking to appoint an Operations Lead
• Grade E (NJC Points 13-19)
• Starting salary dependent on experience and hours worked
• 37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks per annum)
Bishop’s Hull Primary School is a thriving and inclusive primary school at the heart of its community in Taunton. We are proud of our strong relationships with pupils, families and staff, and our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for every child to succeed.
The Role
We are looking for an Operations Lead to provide operational support at Bishop’s Hull Primary School, ensuring the effective, compliant and efficient day-to-day running of the school.
Key duties of the role will include responsibility for information management, communication systems, financial and resource administration, coordination with external services, event organisation, and supporting safeguarding, health and safety, attendance, and pupil welfare arrangements. The role requires flexibility to respond to operational needs as they arise and to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will be a highly organised and proactive professional with strong administrative and operational expertise, capable of managing multiple priorities in a busy school environment. They will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence in using IT systems and digital platforms, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external partners.
Experience within an educational or similarly regulated setting is desirable, together with the adaptability, initiative and sound judgement required to respond effectively to changing demands and ensure statutory requirements are met.
Why Join Bishop’s Hull Primary School?
At Bishop’s Hull, we are committed to creating an environment where both children and staff can flourish. We offer:
• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life
• The chance to make a real difference to children and families
• A dedicated and hardworking team who value collaboration and innovation
Closing date 8am Monday 2nd November 2026.
Interviews will be held on Friday 6th November.
INTERVIEWS MAY BE HELD EARLY FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE, SO EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ADVISED.
Please see the recruitment pack and associated documents for further information about the role and how to apply.
Bishop’s Hull Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement:
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.
References: References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.
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