School Operations Lead - Flexible Hours & Impact

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

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.