The posting
About this Role
Salary: Grade 5, Point 13 £27,514
Work Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 15:30
Contract: Full Time Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
Location: Corby Business Academy
Closing Date: 26 October 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Administrator to join our dedicated school team. This is a key role at the heart of our daily operations, providing high‑quality administrative and organisational support that helps our school run smoothly and efficiently.
This role would suit a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional commitment, and can be relied upon to follow through on commitments and deliver outcomes to a high standard.
You will respond to support requests within agreed timeframes, analyse data, and produce accurate reports that inform decision‑making. Your responsibilities will include processing routine forms and returns, liaising professionally with parents, students, staff and external agencies, and supporting the organisation of meetings, visits and events. You’ll also contribute to the development of effective administrative systems, undertake a range of IT‑based tasks, and support HR administration as required.
Confidentiality, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential. You’ll be confident using advanced IT packages, able to prioritise a varied workload, and committed to delivering a high standard of service.
You will also support reception duties, assist with the operation of our management information system.
This role requires supporting school events after 3:00pm such as parents’ evenings, proms and other activities. The job holder will be expected to undertake first aid training and MIDAS training.
If you are motivated, adaptable and ready to make a meaningful contribution every day, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help create an organised, welcoming and efficient environment for our whole school community.
The Department
The Operations Department is the backbone of the school, ensuring that every aspect of daily life runs efficiently and smoothly. Comprising seven dedicated professionals, the team brings together a diverse range of skills and responsibilities that support both staff and students. At the front line, reception provides a warm, professional welcome to visitors, parents and students, maintaining clear communication and a safe, organised environment. Finance oversees budgets, payments and procurement, ensuring resources are managed responsibly and effectively. Parental communications keep families informed and engaged, strengthening the vital link between home and school. Student wellbeing and medication support ensure that every child’s health and safety needs are met with care and confidentiality. Reprographics delivers high‑quality materials that enhance teaching and learning, while HR manages recruitment, staff records and compliance with professionalism and precision. The department also coordinates school events and reporting, bringing together people and information to celebrate achievements and maintain accountability. Together, this cohesive team works collaboratively to uphold the school’s values, providing exceptional administrative and operational support that enables teachers to focus on education and students to thrive. Their commitment, efficiency and attention to detail make them an indispensable part of the school community.
About Corby Business Academy
Corby Business Academy is a school committed to providing the very best for the community it serves. We have already undergone significant change in recent years under new leadership and our goals for further development remain ambitious. We work relentlessly in providing a high quality broad and balanced curriculum with stimulating learning experiences for all our students. This is underpinned by our strong sense of common purpose that is palpable in the Academy’s day to day operation. We aim to actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. Our staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
In April 2023 the Academy was judged to be GOOD in all areas by OFSTED, who highlighted that:
“Leaders have brought about significant improvement at this school. They focus on providing an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and / or disabilities (SEND)”.
“Leaders have raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct, which is having a positive impact. Pupils behave very well in lessons. During lesson changeover times and at breaktimes, the school is calm and orderly”.
“Parents and carers are positive about the education their children receive. One view shared by many was, ‘My child has thrived, been supported, encouraged, cared for and listened to at this school”.
The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
- One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
- A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day during term time when you work in one of our Trust schools.
- Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
- Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
- Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations
- Be the difference - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.
How to Apply
If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!
Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on in the applicant information pack or by telephoning 01536 303120. Details of how to apply are also found in the pack.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection.
The Trust’s position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy.
