School Support Services Officer

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking a Primary School Support Services Officer to support the daily operations of the school. The role requires strong organizational and administrative skills to efficiently run support services. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to safeguarding children and will work closely with school leaders. Inquiries can be directed to the Headteacher for an informal discussion about the position.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and finance operations within a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leaders and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the school.
• Ensure support services operate efficiently.
• Collaborate with school leaders for effective service delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Administration

Finance operations

Communication skills

Job description

Closing date: 17 October 2025

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Start date: December 2025

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy joined Minerva Learning Trust in 2024 and is very proud of the school. The fabulous pupils are its beating HEART, the central focus of all we do here at Dunston. It is our mission to work together to provide every child with an inclusive, high quality, enjoyable learning experience, where success is celebrated and everyone feels valued. At Dunston, we do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, following our principle to 'be the best you can be'. We go that extra mile with our curriculum, ensuring our offer is memorable, inclusive, language rich and experiential.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Primary School Support Services Officer to join our team. This is a key role, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our school and ensuring that our support services operate efficiently and effectively. You will deal with the administration and finance operations within the school and work closely with school leaders and staff. This role is line managed by the Hub Business and Operations Manager.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with Louise Parker, Headteacher. Arrangements for this can be made by contacting Eloise Foxley-Johnson via e-mail [e-mail]

The closing date is midnight on Friday 17 October 2025 and interviews will take place on week commencing 20 October 2025.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.