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Operations Officer
Southery Academy, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0PA14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £24,437 to £26,113 pa actual
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a busy school environment? We are seeking an Operations Officer to play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our Academy. This rewarding position sits at the heart of school operations, ensuring efficient processes, effective coordination, and high-quality support for staff, students, and visitors.
Working as part of a collaborative and dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the success of the Academy. If you are passionate about continuous improvement, have excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced educational setting, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from individuals interested in full-time which is up to 37 hours, part-time, flexible or job-share arrangements. We are committed to exploring alternative working arrangements wherever they can be supported within the needs of the role and the business.
We welcome enquiries from interested candidates. To learn more about the opportunity, please call us for an informal chat or to arrange a tour of our Academy.
About You
- Level 2 ( GCSE A*-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
- 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.
- A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.
What the school offers its staff
At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.
Southery Academy is proud of its welcoming environment, combining a beautiful Victorian building with modern facilities to deliver an excellent curriculum. Guided by our values of Care, Consideration, and Courtesy, we foster a family atmosphere where every child feels supported and confident to achieve their potential.
Why Join Us?
At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:
- A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
- High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
- A highly trained team to support learning.
- Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
- Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
- Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
- Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
Flexible working opportunities
We welcome applications from individuals interested in full-time which is up to 37 hours, part-time, flexible or job-share arrangements. We are committed to exploring alternative working arrangements wherever they can be supported within the needs of the role and the business.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Southery Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 83 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Southery Academy website
- Email address
- peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
Southery Academy is a small rural primary school in Norfolk. Our maximum capacity is currently 96 students and we have 4 classes. We are well established in the community with most students living in the village. We now offer wraparound care between 7.35am and 5.30pm, as well as being part of the government's free breakfast provision for all students.
Arranging a visit to Southery Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.
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