Job Description
Operations Co-ordinator - Little Wandle
£34,329 - £35,388 per annum (actual salary) (Grade SO2, Points 27-29)
28.8 hours per week (0.8 FTE) (4 days per week) (all year round)
Fixed term contract - 10 months (maternity cover)
Start date: 18th May 2026 (although some flexibility around this)
This appointment is offered on a fixed-term basis for the specific purpose of covering a period of maternity leave. The contract will automatically end when this cover period finishes, which is expected to be 10 months from commencement. There is a possibility that a permanent role may become available at that time; however, this cannot be guaranteed, and the employer reserves the right not to offer a permanent position.
Are you a highly organised, proactive individual who takes pride in creating and enabling efficient operations? Do you thrive in busy environments where supporting colleagues and strengthening systems helps everyone do their best work? If so, you may be the operations professional we are looking for.
We are seeking an Operations Co ordinator to play a central role in the effective day to day running of Little Wandle. This role supports key operational functions including HR, finance, premises, procurement and data, and helps ensure our team can continue providing high quality programmes and trusted support to schools.
Little Wandle is the fastest-growing Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) programme in England with over 5,000 member schools. The programme was validated as a complete Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) programme by the DfE in June 2021. It is one of 45 validated programmes and is a market-leading SSP programme.
We draw on the latest research into how children learn best; how to ensure learning stays in children's long-term memory and how best to enable children to apply their learning to become highly competent readers. We are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to develop strong reading skills and achieve.
Our mission is to enable every child to read regardless of their starting points or learning needs. We strive to support teachers to have the confidence and expertise to teach reading so that all children gain enough fluency and accuracy to access the curriculum in class. Our ambition is for all children to read with understanding and proficiency, and inspire them to develop a genuine love of reading.
As Operations Co-ordinator, you will provide high quality operational, administrative and organisational support across all areas of Little Wandle. You will act as a first point of contact for colleagues, suppliers and partners, ensure smooth internal processes, and help maintain strong systems that underpin our work. You will also support HR processes, manage key operational tasks, coordinate the work of the Admin Team day to day, and contribute to key projects.
You will be joining a supportive, ambitious and friendly team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organised professional who wants to make a meaningful contribution to a mission driven organisation.
To apply, please visit: Operations Co-ordinator, Little Wandle
Closing date: Thursday 16th April 2026 (at 23:00)
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised is part of Wandle Learning Trust, an exciting and expanding Multi-Academy Trust based in South London. For further information about working for Wandle Learning Trust please visit our website .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children's Barred List check.
The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.
CVs are not accepted.
Little Wandle Office, Battersea, London
C/O Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Este Road
London SW11 2TD
