Operations Officer

Tyne Coast Academy Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyne Coast Academy Trust seeks an Operations Officer for Walker Riverside Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves ensuring a safe and organized environment, focusing on facilities support and logistics. The successful candidate will also oversee first aid, fire safety, and health and safety procedures. The Academy offers a supportive induction, career development opportunities, and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Interested applicants should apply by 12pm on 26 March 2026. Email applications to [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the Academy to ensure a safe environment.
• Focus on facilities support, estates supervision, and logistics.
• Lead on first aid, fire safety, and health and safety.

Job description

Working 37 hours per week all year round

Permanent Contract

Walker Riverside Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school at the heat of its community in Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Walker is an oversubscribed secondary school with 1100 students on roll and this number is predicted to increase over coming years. We help our students to aim high, be proud and love life, in both their academic and career aspirations, supporting them at every step and guiding them upon options available. It is the daily embodiment of this ethos that makes Walker a truly special school community. We want our students to be proud of both themselves and the school community they attend, whilst developing a love of academy life.

We are seeking to appoint an Operations Officer to support the daily operations of the Academy, ensuring a safe, organised and efficient environment for students and staff. Working closely with our PFI contractor staff and Trust Estates Manager the successful candidate will focus on facilities support, estates supervision and logistics and lead on first aid, fire safety and health and safety.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Thursday 26 March 2026.

Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Please return completed applications to [e-mail]

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