Academy Support Officer - Business Office
Granville Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JRThis job expired on 15 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
15 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
1 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary range from ££23,231 to £23,976; 41 weeks per year plus insets
Academy Support Officer - Business Office job summary
Our School
Granville Academy is part of the Affinity Learning Partnership. We are a Multi Academy Trust based in East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.
Here, at Granville Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. We are already seeing excellent results with a strong Ofsted report that recognises the good work we are doing.
Our visitors tell us that our academy offers a warm welcome with a calm atmosphere conducive to high quality teaching and learning and a friendly community ethos. We are a passionate and committed group of staff who support each other to be the best that we can be.
Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
At Granville Academy we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and their futures every day.
The Candidate
We are looking to appoint a highly organised, efficient and effective administrator to join our Business Team at Granville Academy as an Academy Support Officer. This is a key role supporting the Academy Business Office by maintaining and organising financial systems, assisting with HR processes, and providing wider administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school.
As part of the team, you will play an important role in finance and HR functions—such as maintaining accurate records, processing information, and supporting staff—while also providing flexible administrative support across the Academy to help deliver our day-to-day operations.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, the ability to work with accuracy under pressure, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Experience in handling data systems and computerised records/management information systems will be highly beneficial.
Knowledge of school systems such as SIMS would be an advantage, but training can be provided. You must also be willing to undertake First Aid responsibilities for pupils as required—full training will be given.
This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment and is motivated to make a positive contribution to the success of both staff and pupils at Granville Academy.
Our Vision and Values - Affinity Learning Partnership
We pride ourselves on being 'a great place to work', Where everyone belongs, progresses and thrives.
Belongs:
We advocate and nurture inclusivity, connectedness and wellbeing by creating opportunities for all and forging a sense of community.
Progress:
Exceptional CPD and career pathways ensure all staff can excel in their roles.
All of our schools deliver quality teaching and learning, underpinned by our aspirational and enriching curriculum. This is enabled by skilled support and business professionals.
Thrives:
We empower staff, pupils and our wider communities to be agents of change both now and in the future. We actively seek to grow our Trust where it supports all in our community to achieve, grow and develop.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
Benefits Package
Affinity Learning Partnership strives to be an ‘Employer of Choice’ and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Offering an excellent benefit package which includes:
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted Gym Membership
BHSF Healthcare Scheme
Eye Care Voucher Scheme
Flu Vaccination Vouchers
Additional Information:
Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
About Granville Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 909 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Granville Academy website
Granville Academy joined Affinity Learning Partnership in 2017. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.
Here at Granville Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. We are already seeing results with good behaviour recognised in our recent Ofsted report.
Good behaviour provides the foundations for high-quality teaching and learning to thrive. It allows teachers to focus on their craft and to teach well. High-quality teaching is sacrosanct and is the absolute focus of our next chapter, ensuring that great teaching impacts positively on the outcomes of all within our care.
Our visitors tell us that our Academy offers them a warm welcome with a calm atmosphere conducive to high-quality teaching and learning. We are a passionate and committed group of staff who support each other to be the best that we can be.
Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
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