OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Commencing – September 2026

All Year Round

37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Working pattern negotiable for the right candidate

Salary – £36,363 to £40,777 FTE

Do you have the skills and drive to support operational excellence in a fast-paced school environment? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe, efficient and high-quality learning environment for our school community?

With Watling Academy continuing to grow, including the recent launch of our Sixth Form, we are investing further in our operational provision. As a result, we are excited to introduce this newly created role, offering the opportunity to help shape how our school runs, both now and into the future.

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a proactive Operations Coordinator who work closely with the Head of Operations, forming a strong partnership to deliver a safe, efficient and well-organised school environment.

The successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day life of the school, from supporting the smooth running of the site and overseeing contractors, to helping ensure health and safety processes are not only compliant but embedded in everyday practice. You will also contribute to the bigger picture, supporting projects, improvements and longer-term planning as the school continues to expand.

No two days will feel the same. One day you might be coordinating works on site, the next supporting a major school event, and another reviewing systems or helping implement new processes. Through it all, you’ll be a key presence behind the scenes, making sure everything works as it should so that staff can teach and students can learn without interruption.

You’ll work as part of the Operations team, contributing your ideas, building your experience and developing your skills. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys responsibility but also values collaboration and wants to grow within a strong and ambitious organisation.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Monday 22^nd June 2026, 9am