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Teaching Vacancies; Brandon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an organised Operations Officer to support the day-to-day running of a primary school environment. You will help coordinate staff, processes and visitors with attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates will have GCSE English/Maths, a Business Admin qualification, and experience in a busy office. A commitment to safeguarding and flexible working options are highlighted in the role.

Qualifications

• GCSE A-C English and Maths (or equivalent) is required.
• Business Admin qualification or equivalent office experience.
• Experience in a busy general office environment.
• Experience coordinating/managing broader functions.
• Understanding of education, preferably primary.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Report writing

Prioritisation

IT literacy

Education

GCSE A-C English & Maths

Business Admin qualification

Tools

IT systems

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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
• 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.

What the school offers its staff

Our Story

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.

At Glade Academy, we believe every child matters. Our dedicated staff work as a team to support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, guided by our core values of Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork. We foster strong relationships with families and provide tailored support through initiatives like our Student and Family Support Team and Nurture Group. If you're passionate about inclusive education and want to be part of a caring, community-focused school, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £25,120 to £27,249 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598 - £31,022 full time/full year equivalent)

Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)