Operations Officer

St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Salary Scale Grade 12 (point 12-19) £29,542 - £33,119 FTE. (Actual starting salary based on 37 hours per week, Term-time only + 1 week £25,635 - £28,739 pa)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated Operations Officer to lead key operational functions at St Cuthbert’s Church of England Junior School. The key purpose of this role is to oversee the daily administration and smooth running of the operational elements of the school. The ideal candidate will have excellent administration and organisational skills, be flexible in their approach, reliable, patient and work with initiative. You will have experience of working in a busy environment, with the ability to handle many tasks at the same time.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven administrative experience working in an office environment at senior level.
• The ability to successfully organise, lead and motivate colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to plan, organise and respond to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Problem solving skills and making decisions.
• Flexibility, using initiative and teamwork.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all learners.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellness who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 19%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 170 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School website
• Email address: HR@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-cuthbert-s-church-of-england-junior-school

We have a wonderful team who are committed to ensuring that we provide a friendly, inclusive and safe environment for everyone. As a Church of England Junior School we endeavour to encourage all members of our school community to learn and grow and give them the skills and strong Christian values to play a positive role within our community.

We pride ourselves on our open communication and partnerships with parents, teachers, Governors and the wider community. We acknowledge that nurturing, educating and supporting the children during this stage of their life journey is a team effort…we are in this together.

We are fortunate to have extensive and beautiful grounds which make our school quite exceptional! We are at the heart of a vibrant community, providing a happy, secure and challenging environment, which helps our children achieve their highest potential.

Through our website we are delighted to be able to share information regarding all aspects of our school life with both existing and potential parents as well as the wider community.

Mrs Helen Mullinger

Head Teacher

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