Job Description

Lydiard Park Academy is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance & Administration Support Assistant to provide essential purchasing and financial administrative support.

This is a part-time position (20 hours) to be worked over 5 days per week however working hours/ times are negotiable. This is an all year round (52 weeks) contract. This is a school based role at Lydiard Park Academy however you may be required to travel and work from other schools in the The Park Academies Trust.

(Please note this is NOT a Term-Time only role).

As part of this role you will be responsible for handling day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring compliance with The Park Academies Trust's policies, and supporting smooth operations across the school. Please see the attached for full details of the responsibilities of the role.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, looking to make a positive contribution and are committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Please Note

: Previous applicants do not need to re-apply. If you have not completed the education and employment history in the application form, your application will not be processed to the next stages.

About you:

We are keen to hear from interested candidates who:

Are versatile, motivated and keen to provide the best possible support for staff and pupils Have a desire to make the most of the opportunity to play a vital role in our school Are good listeners and communicators. Are organised and have a positive attitude

Details:

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: 20 per week, 52 weeks per year

Pay: Trust Grade 6 -8 24,732 - 25,730 gross per annum (FTE)

13,368 - 13,908 gross per annum (pro rata)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Please note we will review applications as and when they are received. We reserve the right to close the advert for applications at any point.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment, where you can tour the school, talk to pupils and staff about life at Lydiard Park Academy.

About Lydiard Park Academy:

Lydiard Park Academy is proud to have maintained its Good rating after a recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. The school continues to be recognised for its commitment to excellence and is a consistently trusted choice for families with its broad and ambitious curriculum

We are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the educational experience for our pupils and to ensure that they have access to the resources and support they need to excel. We encourage all staff to be committed to their professional development, supported through our programme of professional learning that supports everyone to develop their practice and leadership skills.

As a school in The Park Academies Trust, we aim to be a centre of educational excellence that inspire all pupils to turn their potential into performance. Located in Swindon, near the natural beauty of the Wiltshire Downs and the Cotswolds, we are also within easy reach of the university towns of Bath, Bristol and Oxford and just under an hour by train from London. Our ideal location means that our students benefit from a wide range of curriculum-enhancing opportunities.

About The Park Academies Trust:

The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy, Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.

We offer:

A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential Excellent opportunities for CPD across the Trust. Competitive salary Staff Discount portal Support from experienced and knowledgeable colleagues across the Trust Attractive Pension Scheme
The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra, that little pat on the back:

Doctor Care Anywhere Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Let's Connect - Salary sacrifice Technology My Gym Discounts
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,732.00-25,730.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/07/2025