Operations Administrator
Watling Academy, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
May 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary – £22,828 to £25,119 p.a.
Operations Administrator job summary
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
Commencing - May 2026
All Year Round
32.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
(30-minute unpaid break each day)
Flexible working patterns will be considered for the right candidate,
however we are unable to accommodate term time only working for this role.
Salary - £25,989 to £28,598 FTE
Actual Salary - £22,828 to £25,119 p.a.
Are you highly organised, proactive and excited by the chance to make a real difference to students and families joining a thriving school community? Do you enjoy a fast-paced role where no two days are the same?
The Role
Watling Academy is looking for a motivated and detail‑driven Operations Administrator to join our Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and wants to make a real impact behind the scenes in a thriving school environment.
In this role, you’ll work across key operational areas - including Finance, Procurement, Lettings, Site and First Aid - helping to keep the Academy running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for staff, students, parents and external partners, ensuring every interaction is professional and well‑supported.
As our Operations Administrator, you will:
- Provide high‑quality administrative support across all Operations functions
- Support the coordination of school events
- Manage lettings administration, including invoicing, payment tracking and customer enquiries
- Assist with financial processes
- Help maintain procurement and contracts records
- Play an active role in income‑generation and wider operational initiatives
- Build strong working relationships across the Academy and Trust
If you’re organised, adaptable and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team.
About Watling Academy
Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.
For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net
Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack
About The Alliance Schools Trust
The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.
We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.
How to Apply
Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.
The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th April 2026, 9am
Interviews will be held w/c 20th April
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Watling Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1500 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Watling Academy website
Watling Academy is a purpose-built secondary school in its second year of operation, located within the Whitehouse development on the western expansion area of Milton Keynes. The Academy will have 1800 students when at full capacity. Watling Academy is part of the Denbigh Alliance MAT.
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