Academy Operations Officer

Court Lane Junior Academy; Portsmouth; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Court Lane Infant and Junior Academies, part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, is seeking an Academy Operations Officer to support HR and payroll, finance and health and safety across both the Infant and Junior campuses in Cosham, Portsmouth. You will play a hands-on role, ensuring policy and regulatory compliance, while contributing to efficient administrative provision.

Applicants should have DBS clearance, and be prepared for a flexible, collaborative approach across the Trust’s

Formación

• Experience in HR or payroll administration in a school or public sector setting.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Headteacher with HR and payroll administration, finance and health and safety in line with policy and procedures.
• Provide hands-on administrative support across Court Lane Junior and Infant schools.
• Assist during school holidays or term time with operational duties and DBS checks as required.

Conocimientos

HR administration

Payroll administration

Descripción del empleo

Court Lane Infant and Junior Academies are located in Cosham, a northern suburb of Portsmouth. With a shared site and community of families, pupils and staff, the academies believe in ‘One Community, two schools, and achievement for all, working together to ensure its 840 primary pupils move seamlessly through a sequential learning experience.

As the Academy Operations Officer you will provide a professional service supporting the Headteacher in all aspects of HR and Payroll administration, Finance and Health and Safety, in compliance with Trust and statutory policy, regulations and procedures. In addition, undertaking a breadth of administrative duties you will contribute a hands‑on and flexible approach to the effective and efficient administrative provision.

You will work across the Court Lane Junior and Infant schools to contribute to the continuous improvement of the operational effectiveness of the schools and to the wider delivery of the School and Trust vision, values and aims.

The successful candidate will also need to have an Enhanced DBS check as this role involves contact with children.

Visits to the school are welcomed and strongly encouraged. For an informal discussion to learn more about this post and our school, please phone the Coastal Plain Partnership Finance Manager on 023 92 375444.

The University of Chichester Academy Trust

You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.

Two-Week October Half Term

We have introduced a two-week October half-term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact, giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well‑being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive. This role involves 3 weeks of working during the school holiday period in agreement with the Headteacher.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women—especially for senior leadership roles.