Finance & HR Assistant

Arbour Vale School; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbour Vale School is seeking an administrative support postholder to assist in finance and HR functions, ensuring compliance and effective operations. The role is term-time only and requires strong organizational skills. The school is dedicated to providing an inspiring environment for professionals to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles preferred.
• Familiarity with finance and HR functions is key.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Manager and HR Officer.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support across Finance and HR.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and procedural follow-through.

Job description

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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.

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.