Education Operations Specialist

Eastern Multi-academy Trust (emat); Brandon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Multi-academy Trust (EMAT) is seeking an organised Operations Officer to support the day-to-day running of Glade Academy. You will help coordinate administrative tasks, generate reports, and contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing in a busy school setting.

The role offers opportunities to work within a collaborative team, drive process improvements, and provide high-quality support to staff, students, and visitors while promoting EMAT's values of inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (A-C) or equivalent.
• Business Admin qualification or recent high-level office experience.
• Experience in a busy general office environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience coordinating/managing wider functions.
• Understanding of education preferably primary.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure at key times.
• Ability to produce reports from systems.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day school operations and processes.
• Coordinate and manage administrative tasks across functions.
• Prepare reports from school systems for staff and leadership.
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare initiatives as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in office efficiency.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Report writing

IT systems

Prioritisation

Team coordination

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Business Admin qualification

Tools

MS Office

Office equipment

Job description

Eastern Multi-academy Trust (EMAT) is seeking an organised Operations Officer to support the day-to-day running of Glade Academy. You will help coordinate administrative tasks, generate reports, and contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing in a busy school setting.

The role offers opportunities to work within a collaborative team, drive process improvements, and provide high-quality support to staff, students, and visitors while promoting EMAT's values of inclusion and excellence.