Operations Coordinator

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: The King Alfred School  Closing date: 12th July 2026 Interview dates: 16th July 2026 Proposed start date: 1st September 2026 Are you a highly organised administrative professional looking for a varied and impactful role at the heart of a school? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Coordinator to join our team. In this key role, you will support to the Operations Manager, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our core school functions. The role: As the Operations Coordinator, you will be the "engine room" of our school’s operations. No two days are the same; you will pivot between finance transactions, coordinating recruitment, overseeing health and safety records, and ensuring our school trips are perfectly planned. There is an element of supervision within this role & at times may be required to guide staff on operational tasks and provide "hands-on" support to the administration team during peak periods. Key Responsibilities: Finance: Processing transactions, managing parent payment systems (ParentPay), and supporting budget holders with reporting. HR Coordination: Leading on recruitment administration, from placing adverts to managing the interview day experience. Estates & Compliance: Maintaining H&S logs, conducting DSE assessments, and acting as the lead contact for Educational Visits. Administration: Overseeing whole-school communications and ensuring GDPR compliance at an administrative level. About you: You are a problem-solver who thrives under pressure and enjoys managing multiple deadlines. To be successful, you will have: 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. About us Set in the heart of our community, The King Alfred School is an exceptional environment dedicated to providing a first-class education in safe, happy, and purposeful surroundings. We believe that when children feel they BELONG, they gain the confidence to BELIEVE in their true potential and take PRIDE in every achievement. Our students thrive within a broad, balanced curriculum and a structured atmosphere built on mutual respect. We don’t just teach; we prepare successful 21st-century learners by championing a unique set of core values: Trust and Loyalty Kindness and Curiosity  Adaptability and Ambition Steadfastness and Resilienc