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Teaching Vacancies; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support

Flexible working opportunities

Pension scheme

Job summary

Southery Academy is seeking an Operations Officer to support the smooth day-to-day running of the academy. The role focuses on efficient processes, effective coordination, and high-quality staff, pupil, and visitor support.

You will work within a collaborative team, contributing to continuous improvement and a busy educational environment, with flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Business Admin or equivalent qualification or recent high-level office experience.
• Experience in a busy office environment and coordinating wider functions.
• Good IT literacy and report-producing ability.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Prioritisation under pressure

Report generation

IT systems proficiency

Safeguarding & pupil wellbeing

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Business Admin qualification or equivalent

Experience in busy general office

Experience coordinating/wide functions

Understanding of primary education

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

We welcome enquiries from interested candidates. To learn more about the opportunity, please call us for an informal chat or to arrange a tour of our Academy.

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

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

Southery Academy is proud of its welcoming environment, combining a beautiful Victorian building with modern facilities to deliver an excellent curriculum. Guided by our values of Care, Consideration, and Courtesy, we foster a family atmosphere where every child feels supported and confident to achieve their potential.

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.