School Operations Officer | Flexible Hours

Eastern Multi-academy Trust (emat); Southery; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Job summary

Eastern Multi-academy Trust (EMAT) is seeking an organised Operations Officer to support the day-to-day running of Southery Academy. The role focuses on efficient processes, coordination, and high-quality support for staff, students and visitors within a busy school environment.

The Trust values safeguarding, professional development, and flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time, or job-share options to fit the needs of the role and academy community.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
• Business Admin/equivalent qualification or recent high level office experience.
• Experience in a busy general office environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• 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.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Academy.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and wider functions.
• Produce reports from school information systems.
• Support staff, students and visitors.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Reports from systems

IT systems

Prioritise under pressure

Office coordination

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Business Admin qualification / equivalent

Job description

Eastern Multi-academy Trust (EMAT) is seeking an organised Operations Officer to support the day-to-day running of Southery Academy. The role focuses on efficient processes, coordination, and high-quality support for staff, students and visitors within a busy school environment.

The Trust values safeguarding, professional development, and flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time, or job-share options to fit the needs of the role and academy community.