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Glade Academy
Address: Knappers Way, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0DA
Salary: £29,339 - £31,351 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week. Term time + 4 weeks
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 5436
Are you a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a busy school environment? Glade Academy 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.
What you will need
- 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 us
At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.
At Glade Academy, we believe every child matters. Our dedicated staff work as a team to support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, guided by our core values of Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork. We foster strong relationships with families and provide tailored support through initiatives like our Student and Family Support Team and Nurture Group. If you're passionate about inclusive education and want to be part of a caring, community-focused school, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
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What we will offer you
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.
How to apply
Please apply via our website [https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=916573b6AO&VACANCY_ID=0785813Eau]
Closing date: 11.59pm, 30 September 2026.
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