Operations Officer

Southery Academy; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southery Academy is seeking an Operations Officer to support the day-to-day running of the school. The role requires highly organised, proactive individuals who can coordinate staff, students and visitors while maintaining high standards of administration.

You will handle reports from school systems, work under pressure at key times, and support safeguarding and pupil wellbeing within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Level 2 GCSE A*-C in English and Maths
• Business Admin qualification or recent high-level office experience
• Experience in a busy general office environment
• Supervisory experience
• Experience coordinating and managing wider functions
• Understanding of education, preferably primary
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Able to produce reports from systems
• Confidence in using IT systems and software
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Academy
• Coordinate staff, students and visitors
• Produce reports from school systems
• Contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Skills

Highly organised

Proactive

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise under pressure

Reporting from systems

IT software proficiency

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (A*-C)

Business Admin qualification or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

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.

We welcome applications from individuals interested in full-time which is up to 37 hours, part-time, flexible or job-share arrangements. We are committed to exploring alternative working arrangements wherever they can be supported within the needs of the role and the business.

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.