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Operations Officer

Southery Academy · Downham Market · Norfolk

Job description

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.

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About this school

Southery Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
83
Avg teacher salary
£36,854
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.8:1
Academy trust
EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0PA

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
11 September 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026

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