Administrative Assistant (Finance)
Lyng Hall School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 3JS12 days remaining to apply
Closing date
5 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3: Actual £17,720 - £18,577, 30 hours per week, term time only, plus one week
Administrative Assistant (Finance) job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and flexible candidate to join our administrative team and be part of the school’s improvement journey. The Local Governing Body are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to support the Operations Manager in delivering an effective and efficient support service at Lyng Hall School. We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic individual who is keen to use their finance knowledge and experience. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to prioritise workloads, show initiative and have an eye for detail.
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of eight schools across Coventry and Warwickshire. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.
At Lyng Hall School, we strive to create a safe, inclusive and ambitious learning community where every student is supported to achieve their full potential. We are committed to high expectations, mutual respect and lifelong learning, empowering young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in education, work and life. Through strong relationships, innovative teaching and a culture of pride and responsibility, we aim to inspire resilient, compassionate and successful citizens of the future.
The successful candidate must be:
- Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.
- Able to demonstrate administrative and accounting skills
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise workloads and show initiative
- Flexible in their approach to work
- Passionate about creating the most productive learning environment
- Values driven; dedicated to “Resilience, Respect and Excellence”
We will offer you:
- A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.
- A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.
- A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.
- Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.
To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.
For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/
Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.
Online Checks
In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.
If any issues are identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Lyng Hall and Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lyng Hall School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 989 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lyng Hall School website
Lyng Hall is a successful and inclusive school with good outcomes for pupils. We pride ourselves on removing barriers to learning through our core values: passion and ambition.
Our Ofsted Inspection described Lyng Hall as a ‘Good’ school, ‘where all teaching is consistently good or better’. ‘Pastoral care for pupils is exceptional’ and as a result ‘the pupils feel very safe in school’. ‘Leaders have developed a highly personalised curriculum’ and ‘the schools work to promote personal development and welfare is outstanding’. We are ambitious in our goal of delivering a world class education to all pupils and are fast progressing towards this.
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