Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027, subject to the review of the staffing establishment
FTE/Hours: 37 Hours per week
Working weeks: Term Time Only + INSET days + 3 weeks
Salary: TPLTSS5 £26,654 - £29,394 (actual salary)
Location: Worle Community School
Closing date: 21st June 2026
Interview dates: 25th June 2026
Proposed start date: TBC
Overview
Worle School is looking for a dynamic Operations Coordinator to drive our school's core functions forward. Working alongside the Operations Manager, you will act as the school's project coordinator, collaborating with staff, managing external contractors, and juggling multiple deadlines to ensure daily operations run seamlessly.
Responsibilities
- Secure critical compliance paperwork and maintain accurate records.
- Update training logs and maintain a flawless Single Central Record (SCR).
- Champion Health & Safety, Compliance, Estates, school trips and HR arrangements on a local level.
- Act as the school's project coordinator, facilitating communication between stakeholders.
Qualifications
- At least three years of experience in an administrative function (experience in a school setting is a plus).
- Five GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including Maths and English.
- Excellent ICT skills with the ability to produce high-quality reports and spreadsheets.
- The flexibility to handle emotive situations with calm, professional reassurance.
- A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.
Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and a tax‑free Death in Service lump sum.
- Enhanced sick pay during illness or unexpected emergencies.
- Family‑friendly leave packages to support work‑life balance.
- Professional development: dedicated budget and time for CPD.
- Access to central services and specialist expertise.
- Recognition of prior service for benefits and job security.
- Diversity & Inclusion commitment.
The trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not ‘protected’ (i.e. filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre‑employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.
Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.
