Operations Officer

Glade Academy; Brandon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Glade Academy seeks an organised Operations Officer to support day-to-day running, ensure efficient processes, and provide high-quality administrative support to staff, students and visitors. You will be part of a collaborative team, coordinating across functions, producing reports from school systems, and prioritising workload during busy periods.

The role suits someone with GCSEs, admin experience, supervisory background, and a commitment to safeguarding pupils, with strong IT skills and

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at level 2 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Business Admin qualification or proven high-level office experience.
• Experience in a busy general office environment.
• Supervisory experience within a team.
• Experience coordinating/wider functions in an education setting.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure at peak times.
• Comfort producing reports from school systems.
• Strong IT skills and confidence with relevant software.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Academy operations.
• Coordinate administrative processes and liaise with staff, pupils and visitors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reporting within school operations.
• Assist safeguarding and pupil wellbeing responsibilities as required.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Office administration

General office experience

Supervisory experience

Coordination of functions

Education sector knowledge

Report generation

IT systems proficiency

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C)

Business Admin qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a busy school environment? We are seeking an Operations Officer to play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our Academy. This rewarding position sits at the heart of school operations, ensuring efficient processes, effective coordination, and high-quality support for staff, students, and visitors.

Working as part of a collaborative and dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the success of the Academy. If you are passionate about continuous improvement, have excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced educational setting, we would love to hear from you.

About You

• Level 2 ( GCSE A*-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
• Business Admin/equivalent 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
• Able to produce reports from systems.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.