Operations Officer
Nelson Academy, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
4 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,402.00 - £28,212.00 Annually (Actual) (£30,559 to £32,654 full time equivalent)
Operations Officer job summary
Vacancy For Operations Officer
Grade G (SP 18-22) £26,402 - £28,212 per annum, pro-rated.
(£30,559 - £32,654 full time equivalent)
37 hours per week, term time +1 week
Permanent
Nelson Academy have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Officer to complement our talented, committed and happy administration team. This position is permanent and is due to start September 2025.
Our school is very much a part of the local community in Downham Market, and being part of the Trust certainly helps us to build upon this by making links with other academies in the Trust. Education is an ever evolving area, often throwing up challenges which we believe should be seen as opportunities. At Nelson Academy, we want to work in partnership with children and their families to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We are the foundation of a learning journey which will last far beyond each child’s time with us. At Nelson Academy, we will endeavour to work hard to ensure that every child receives the very best educational experience and, in return, we expect the best from them and our staff team.
Role Purpose
To co-ordinate and administer the operational support processes of the academy ensuring it is efficient and effective and meets the academy needs.
Skills & Experience
Level 2 (GCSE A*-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
Business Admin or equivalent qualification or recent proven high level office experience
Educated to Level 3/A-Level standard
Experiencing coordinating/managing wider functions
Understanding of education preferably primary
Proven experience in a busy general office environment
Very good IT skills and ability to use all Microsoft office suite including the ability to ensure the website is up to date (with training)
Able to produce reports from systems
Understanding of, and ability to comply with the requirements of safeguarding/Child Protection
We can offer
A supportive environment with on-going CPD.
Friendly and professional colleagues
An approachable and skilled leadership team
Happy, responsive and polite pupils
Supportive parents
A highly trained teaching assistant team
A commitment to your continuing professional development
Wellbeing and mental health support
The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and aspirational Trust
Visits to the academy are welcomed, please contact Sarah Wilson (Principal) on 01366 383824 or sarah.wilson@nla.eastern-mat.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description.
The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.
Should we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.
Closing date: 4th June 2025 at 12pm
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 9th June 2025
Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.
EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Nelson Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 417 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nelson Academy website
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