Office/Operations Administrator

Harbour Learning Trust; Healing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Dedicated team committed to achieving高

Job summary

Harbour Learning Trust is seeking an Office/Operations Administrator to join our dedicated team. You will supervise reception, clerical and administrative tasks, and provide financial and operational support to underpin teaching and school management.

The role requires reliability, professionalism, flexibility and a proactive, can-do attitude. You will be part of a supportive, welcoming environment that values high standards and positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to supervise reception and clerical/administrative tasks
• Reliable and flexible with a can-do attitude and ability to work in a team and independently

Responsibilities

• Supervise reception and clerical/administrative tasks, financial and operational support for the school
• Support teaching and school management to underpin learning and children's outcomes

Job description

We have a vacancy for an Office/Operations Administrator and we are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work within our existing teams. You must be approachable, professional, flexible and reliable and be a highly motivated individual with a can‑do attitude and be able to work as part of a team as well as working alone.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Now is your chance to join a highly successful Trust and make a difference to children's lives.

You will supervise reception, clerical, administrative , financial and operational support at the school to underpin teaching, learning and school management. Our children are amazing and we intend to help them to continue to be amazing, regardless of what life throws at them. This is a key role in enabling that to happen.

If you are thinking of applying, we are looking for people who:

• Are passionate and dedicated with a strong commitment to education
• Are able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and have a flexible approach to tasks undertaken

What can we offer you in addition to the salary and holidays above?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos
• A vibrant learning environment - for you and our children
• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well‑being of all staff

As part of Harbour Learning Trust all staff have opportunity to access:

• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• A dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;
• A vibrant learning environment - for you and our children;
• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well‑being of all staff;

About our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honoured to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives. Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place. The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours; Our Fantastic Five Values D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well‑being for everyone. A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities. N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future. C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well‑being, and continuous development. E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals.

Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours

• We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do
• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge
• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same
• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities
• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with
• compassion and empathy
• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others
• We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Come and join our happy, values led trust that truly believes in "success and happiness for all" Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We warmly welcome visits to our school - please reach out to organise a tour or to discuss the role in more detail.

All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. References taken up upon interview