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Operations Support Officer

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Cannock

On-site

GBP 13,000 - 15,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A community-focused primary school in Cannock seeks a Grade 7 Operations Support Officer for a 3-month contract. You'll provide vital administrative support, maintain management systems, and ensure efficient operations across various functions. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, as well as prior experience in a similar role. Salary ranges from £13,022 to £14,616, offering flexible working hours.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Electric Car Scheme
Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
Free Eye Tests

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a similar operational/admin role.
  • Strong working knowledge of Arbor and Sage systems.
  • Confident and professional, able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level administrative support to senior staff.
  • Maintain and update school management systems.
  • Support the smooth operation of school functions.
  • Manage data accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Organizational skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving
Initiative
Adaptability

Tools

Arbor
Sage

Job description

Are you a highly organised and proactive professional with a talent for getting things done? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Redhill Primary School is seeking a Grade 7 Operations Support Officer to join our friendly and dedicated team for a fixed-term contract of 3 months.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, take initiative, and provide essential operational and administrative support across the school. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, and support colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our school.

This is a key role in our operations team, and we need someone who is switched on, adaptable, and ready to get stuck in from day one.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Provide high-level administrative support to senior staff and departments
  2. Maintain and update school management systems (ideally Arbor and Sage)
  3. Support the smooth operation of school functions including HR, finance, facilities, and compliance
  4. Manage data accurately and efficiently
  5. Liaise with external contractors and service providers
  6. Assist with procurement, reporting, and audits as required
What We’re Looking For:
  • Previous experience in a similar operational/admin role (ideally within a school setting)
  • Strong working knowledge of Arbor and Sage systems (desirable)
  • Someone who is confident, professional, and able to work with minimal supervision
  • A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to prioritise, multitask, and adapt quickly to changing demands
  • Support data and records management through the Arbor MIS system

Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead… Make the Remarkable Happen.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to "exactly like nothing else” and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.

If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team. Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.

Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.

We believe that every child holds the power to be extraordinary! That belief drives everything we do across our growing family of Primary schools. United by a passion for excellence, we work collaboratively—drawing on the latest research and bold innovation—to create vibrant, inspiring learning experiences that help every child shine.

Our Trust-wide, evolving 3D Primary Curriculum and forward-thinking Digital Strategy are crafted to spark curiosity, fuel imagination, and immerse children in energetic, meaningful learning. We are building more than just knowledge—we’re nurturing confidence, creativity, and a deep love of learning. Our schools are caring, stimulating places where children feel safe, empowered, and fully prepared for the journey ahead.

We know just how crucial these early years are! Research shows that the quality of primary education has the single greatest impact on a child’s academic growth—and their social and emotional development too. We also know we are not in this alone. A child’s earliest experiences, shaped by strong partnerships between home, preschool, and school, form the foundation for lifelong success. That’s why we value our families as essential partners in every step of the journey.

Unlike other MATs, we embrace the diversity of our schools and communities, and we support each one to develop bespoke programmes of study that reflect their unique context—programmes that help children explore deeper, think bigger, and dream bolder. Our pledge is simple and powerful: to enable every child to thrive.

Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits with your employment:

  • An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
  • Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
  • Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles
  • Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
  • Free Discount For Teachers Scheme for all staff
  • Free Eye Tests
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to our Institute of Education and opportunities to grow and flourish

We know our people are the key to our success and are committed to making employment at Shaw Education Trust rewarding.

Actual Salary: £13,022 - £14,616 (Pay Award Pending)

Working hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday (days open to discussion) – 19.5 hours a week

Contract type: 3 Month FTC

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