Operations Officer

Company: Eastern Multi-academy Trust (emat)
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Location: Southery
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.

  • 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. 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.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026