Business Support Officer

Phoenix Primary and Secondary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Business Support Officer for a fixed-term maternity cover. This role, starting in April 2026, involves supporting school operations across finance, HR, and administration. The ideal candidate will be experienced in HR and finance and possess a proactive, problem-solving attitude. This position offers a salary between £34,840 and £35,887 for a 35-hour week during term time.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge in HR and Finance.
• Experience in HR and Finance processing or similar responsibilities is desirable.
• Self-motivated and capable of supporting provisions.

Responsibilities

• Support with school operations including Finance, HR, Health & Safety, Data Management.
• Lead role in recruitment administration.

Skills

HR knowledge

Finance knowledge

Problem-solving

Proactivity

Pupil-centered approach

Job description

Overview

Business Support Officer — Fixed-Term 12 months Maternity Cover

Scale 6 Point 18-20 pro-rata | Actual Salary £34,840 - £35,887 | April 2026 start

35 hours per week | Term Time + Two Weeks | 8:00am to 4:00pm

About Phoenix

Phoenix is a well-established Outstanding (Ofsted Nov 2024) special school for students with severe language and communication difficulties including autism. The School offers a unique service to the children of Tower Hamlets. Phoenix has two sites, Phoenix School and Phoenix Upper School, covering the age ranges 3-12 and 12-19 respectively.

We are an award-winning school and accredited through the National Autistic Society; praised for our creative approach to working with children with autism. The school has excellent facilities and resources to support teaching and learning. There is a comprehensive induction and training programme for new and existing staff.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will support with the school operations including Finance, HR, Health & Safety, Data Management, Administration and ICT.
• Take lead role in the school's recruitment administration.

Requirements & Qualities

The successful candidate will be sound in HR and Finance knowledge, proactive, pragmatic, proficient and enthusiastic. They should be pupil-centered, self-motivated and capable of investigating, problem solving and supporting the growing future of the provision. Experience in HR and Finance processing or responsibilities in a similar background is desirable.

Apply

The application form can be found on the school website at https://phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ and via DfE.

Please return completed application form to: [e-mail] — CVs not accepted

Closing date: 9am, 23rd February 2026
Shortlisting: 24th & 25th February 2026
Interviews & Assessments: 3rd March 2026

It will not be possible to re-arrange these dates. If you are intending to apply, please ensure you are available to attend for an interview.

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.

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