Pele Trust is seeking to appoint a Business/Operations Manager to join the leadership team at John Spence Community High School.

John Spence Community High School is a proud, values-led secondary school in North Tyneside, and is part of Pele Trust. It has a new Headteacher taking up post in September 2026, strong operational foundations already in place, and an appetite to do more.  This is an exciting time to join the school.

This is a key role covering all aspects of school business management. It includes oversight and day-to-day management of the budget; school level responsibility for the building, site team and contractors; providing administrative support for HR processes and acting as a point of contact for advice on employment matters; as well as supporting compliance and general administration across a wide range of disciplines.

You will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leadership team, and our central trust team to ensure the school runs smoothly and resources are used effectively.

We are looking for someone with:

- Strong operational management skills

- The ability to lead and support teams

- Experience of managing budgets and resources

- Excellent organisational and communication skills

- A calm, practical approach and sound judgement

Previous experience in a school setting is not essential. What matters most is the ability to manage people and multiple processes with efficiency, professionalism and care.

So if you have demonstrable operational experience or skills that are transferrable to the role, or experience of managing a large budget, team or operation and you are ready for your next career move then take a look at our recruitment pack for more details about the job and how to apply.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post, please contact Claire Leightley, Chief Operating Officer, at c.leightley@peletrust.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 12pm (midday) on Friday 21 August 2026.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-application checks and references will be sought in advance of interview.