Finance & HR Assistant

Eteach; Farnham Royal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A special school in Slough is seeking an Administrative Support Officer to enhance operations within Finance and HR. This rewarding role involves managing staff-related processes and maintaining accurate records in a vibrant educational environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant administrative experience and the ability to thrive in a supportive community focused on enabling young people's success. Applications should highlight how candidates meet specified criteria.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, particularly in educational settings.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to HR and Finance functions.
• Manage staff records and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate communications and procedural follow-through among departments.

Skills

Administrative support

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in business administration

Job description

Salary scale: Level 5, FTE £29.077.00 - £30,974.00, Actual Salary - £24,898.60- £26,523.00Including Special School Allowance FTE £1,315.07 - Actual - £1,126.10

Location: Arbour Vale School

Hours: 37 hours per week, 5 days per week, Term time only

Arbour Vale School is a special school in Slough for pupils aged 2 to 19 with a wide range of educational needs. With over 300 pupils on roll, it is one of the largest special schools in the country and meets the needs of children and young people with moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties with profound and multiple needs as well pupils with autism.

The school is purpose built with specialist facilities including a dedicated nursery and post-16 base, soft-play area, hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory room, a newly refurbished library, well-equipped IT suite, dedicated music room and large sports hall.

Arbour Vale School is a vibrant and welcoming community and offers many opportunities for professionals who want a rewarding career enabling young people to achieve their full potential irrespective of their personal learning needs. To find out more about us visit our school website

The Postholder, supporting the Business Manager and HR Officer, providing comprehensive administrative support across Finance and HR functions, ensuring effective operations related to staff management, absence processes, resource procurement, and compliance with organisational policies. The postholder acts as a central coordination point for accurate record-keeping, communication, and procedural follow-through departments.

The specific responsibility of this post is working during term time only.

Please see the attached job description for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Arbour Vale School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 30th June 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 2nd July 2025

We encourage you to apply before the closing date as we reserve the right to arrange interviews and close this advert before the closing date if we receive applications from exceptional candidates.