Senior Operations Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Crawley is seeking an enthusiastic administrative professional to join their operational team. This role involves managing daily administrative support functions and leading the administrative team to ensure effective operations within the school. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Word and Excel, possess excellent communication skills, and have a commitment to the school's ethos of community and excellence. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Access to excellent facilities

Supportive and collaborative environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Educated to at least Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Experience in using office programs, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the administrative functions of the school.
• Lead the administrative team to manage all events and workflows.
• Coordinate communication and support for all staff and management.

Skills

Proficient in Word and Excel

Good typing and data entry skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with social media and websites

Education

At least Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE A*-C or equivalent)

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Do you want to work in a vibrant, multi-faith, multicultural school that is founded on mutual trust and respect?
• Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that is dedicated to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child?
• Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference, where your contributions are tangible and directly impact the success of a vibrant community?

If so, then we want to hear from you!

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to join our operational team. This is an exciting new role where you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational support within the school’s administrative team. We are looking for a team player who will help us to develop and shape the next phase of our journey to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• To be the day-to-day operational lead for support functions, supporting the Assistant Business Manager.
• To lead (including line management) the administrative team (Operations Administrator and Operations Assistant) and manage the workflow of all administrative requirements in order to meet organisation needs.
• To lead the admin team in the effective management and coordination of all trips and events in the school, cover management within the school and its impact on wider whole school calendar management and events, general administration for the whole school including SLT support, communications, reprographics and whole school communications.

(See Job Description for further details)

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Proficient in use of Word and Excel and other office programs with good typing and data entry skills.
• Educated to at least Level 2 (GCSE A*- C or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience of social media, websites and general publisher / Adobe Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding and appreciation of the school’s Christian ethos and values.

(See Person Specification for further details)

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy access to excellent facilities and resources to support your teaching, including the use of iPads for every student as part of our innovative approach to learning.
• Be at the forefront of our exciting curriculum development, where technology and traditional teaching methods blend seamlessly to enhance the educational experience of every child.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learning.

About Holy Trinity Church of England School

• Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.
• Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key values: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where our students can truly excel, both academically and personally.

Additional Commitment and Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

If you’re passionate, driven and share our belief in the key values of dignity, community, wisdom and hope which underpin our school then we invite you to apply and bring your unique voice and talents to our team.

Crawley’s rich diversity and multiculturalism make our school an exciting place to work, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our curriculum. We are committed to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the application form available on the website. This must be emailed to [e-mail] by 9am on Friday 2nd January 2026. Interview date – w/c 12th January 2026.

For further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Miss Knight at [e-mail]

The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.

The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.

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.