Office Coordinator

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

Part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT)

is seeking to appoint an

Temporary Office Co-ordinator

Point 7(FTE £26,403 per year, approx. £8,112 pro-rata per year)

13 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Two Days a Week, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm

Commencing: September 2026 or as soon as possible

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a committed Office Coordinator to join a vibrant team of enthusiastic, hardworking individuals. We would love you to take your place with us in this fantastic role!

About You

The ideal candidate will be an individual who:

Has experience of working in an office environment as an Administrator

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Is enthusiastic, ambitious and serious about improving children’s life chances through education

Is highly organised, conscientious and able to set clear priorities when managing a busy workload

Can work cooperatively and communicate clearly with fellow colleagues, parents and pupils

Has a ‘can-do’ attitude and has the ability to use their initiative

Can work flexibly and professionally

About Role

We are looking for an experienced Office Co-ordinator to join our team, working 13 hours per week, 40 weeks per year with the working hours required being two days per week, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm. The purpose of this role is to manage the administrative function in the school. For further information about the role, please download the job description attached or visit our website: https://www.demat.org.uk/recruitment

Welcome to DEMAT (soon to be Grace Schools)

It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era of the Trust as DEMAT becomes Grace Schools in September.

Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools.

We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives.

We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed.

We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.

Our website will be updating to www.graceschools.org.uk in August. Further information about our name change can be found here: https://www.demat.org.uk/

If we sound like your perfect match, then we want to hear from you! In order to be considered please complete a full application on My New Term.

If you choose to join us, our promise is to offer you:

Career progression opportunities internally and/or across a large number of DEMAT schools.

A supportive work environment with a Trust that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work with 24hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme

GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Eyecare Vouchers

Annual flu vaccinations

A generous pension and annual leave entitlement

Inclusive policies and practices

Well-behaved and enthusiastic children.

Strong links with the community and local church groups.

For more information, please download the job description and person specification attached or visit our website: https://duchy.demat.org.uk/

Onsite visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged: to arrange an appointment please call 01366 728280 or email jchristou@trinitypartnership.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 31 August 2026, 9 am

(We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications)

Interview Date: Week commencing 13 August 2026

Safer Recruitment

The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMATs due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.