Job Description
Location: Greensward Academy (Hockley) or New Rickstones Academy (Witham)Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days at homeHours: 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per yearSalary: £29,000 - £34,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsContract: Fixed-term maternity cover till June 2026Start: As soon as possibleJoin our brilliant team supporting 12 schools across the East region.We're looking for a Regional Officer to play an essential role in supporting our mission to deliver an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.In this exciting fixed-term opportunity, you'll support the running of our East regional team, which oversees 12 schools. You'll work closely with our Regional Education Directors and provide high-level administrative, governance and coordination support that keeps our region running smoothly.As a Regional Officer, you'll have the opportunity to:Provide executive support - Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and help the Regional Education Directors stay one step ahead.Build strong relationships - Collaborate with school leaders, regional colleagues and central teams to deliver seamless operations and positive outcomes.Enhance regional governance - Support School Councils, monitor policy compliance, and coordinate safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted readiness.To succeed in this role, you'll need:Strong organisational skills - Confident in managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a busy environment.Excellent communication skills - Able to engage clearly and supportively with people at all levels, both in person and online.Technical proficiency - Comfortable using Google Workspace and other tools to streamline your work.Commitment to education - Driven by a belief in the power of education to transform lives.Closing date: Friday 6 June 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment.
We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.TPBN1_UKTJ