Administration Assistant Learning Cultures

Ormiston Venture Academy, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 7JJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

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: £21,662.00 - £22,005.00 Annually (Actual)

Administration Assistant Learning Cultures job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more 

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. 

Ormiston Venture Academy is seeking an Administration Assistant to support the pastoral team, helping maintain accurate student records, support academy systems and contribute to a positive student focused environment.

As our ideal candidate, you will have a strong knowledge of IT and data, you will have experience working with students in an educational setting and possess a solid understanding of a range of specialist equipment, as well as basic first aid knowledge.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are key, including the ability to guide and encourage students, liaise with colleagues, and maintain confidentiality. A strong awareness of medical conditions such as asthma and epilepsy, along with a good understanding of health and safety procedures, is essential.

This role is 37 hours per week, working 39 weeks per year (term time plus staff development days).

About the Academy
Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued. We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our staff to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through our partnerships beyond Venture.

By joining Venture, you are becoming a part of a national academy trust while maintaining a clear focus on working closely with our local community to ensure we are moulding the young people of the future.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued

• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities. 

• Flexible working arrangements

• Automatic pay progression  

• Generous pension and life cover

• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform

• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the academy via email at: info@ormistonventureacademy.co.uk

Come and be part of our brilliant staff community by joining our team. Please apply before the closing date stated above. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Venture Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All the academy policies can be found here: Policies

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ormiston Venture Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 902 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Venture Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-venture-academy

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