Job Description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 2

Start Date: 15th December 2025

Salary: 25,185 - 25,989 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Admin Assistant to join our fantastic central team at Orchard House High School.



We're looking for:


A highly organised and motivated Admin Assistant with experience in general clerical, administrative, and financial work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling financial records and cash, and will be confident in managing their own workload effectively to meet deadlines and maintain high standards. A key part of this role involves working collaboratively within a school environment, so a good understanding of school structures and a positive, team-focused attitude are essential.

The successful applicant will be self-driven, adaptable, and committed to delivering a high-quality service that meets the evolving demands of a busy school setting. They must show flexibility in responding to new challenges and shifting priorities, while maintaining a strong sense of personal responsibility.


A genuine commitment to equality and inclusivity is vital, ensuring that the services provided are accessible and appropriate for all members of our diverse school community.



Main purpose of the job:


To provide a comprehensive administrative and financial support to the school To provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team To provide administrative support to leaders and teachers in arranging, recording and taking of minutes of Education and Health Care Plan meetings To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support pupil wellbeing.




Working for Prospere Learning Trust



Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.


High quality CPD for all roles Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible Mental Health First Aid in every school Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

About the Candidate

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.



This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.



We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation