Administrative Officer
Ormiston Queensmill Academy, London, W12 0NW6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 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
- £30,627.00 - £31,986.00 Annually (Actual) Actual starting salary based on full time equivalent (FTE) of £33,870
Administrative Officer 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 Queensmill Academy is currently seeking an exceptional Finance focused Administrative Officer with to join our highly skilled and dedicated team.
As an Administrative Officer, you will be the first point of contact for finance system queries. You will deliver high quality administrative and operational support to SLT, SBM, Teachers and wider school teams. The role is be based at Ormiston Queensmill Academy, but you will provide support to both Ormiston Queensmill Academy and Ormiston Kensington Academy, as well the satellite provisions (Sullivan, Fulham Cross and Fulham Primary).
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Knowledge of financial regulations, GDPR and audit requirements
- Experience in improving financial procedures and processes
- Experience raising and processing invoice, purchase orders, expense claims and supplier payments in line with finance procedures
- Experience of running end of month and end of year finance reports
About our Academy
OQMA is a well-established special school dedicated to teaching children and young people with autism and specific learning difficulties. We are extremely fortunate at to be based in purpose-built facilities designed to deliver a spacious, low-arousal learning environment with excellent autism-specific facilities and resources, allowing us to manage our young people’s needs effectively.
We are looking to appoint people that are interested in learning more about Autism and passionate about supporting autistic pupils to access education both within the school and in the local community. We are looking for individuals who are flexible, empathetic, creative, resilient and eager to learn.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
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.
Please see the job description attached for further information and if you would like to arrange an informal conversation about the role please contact Bostjan Figek, Business Manager via email to Bostjan.figek@okqma.co.uk
To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above by the closing date stated and please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Ormiston Queensmill 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.
This 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 expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/governement/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
You can find our academy policies here: https://oqma.co.uk/key-info/policies
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Staff and governors of the school are committed to safeguarding and child protection and promoting the well-being of all of our children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for successful candidates, as well as verified references, photographic identification, and verification of any necessary overseas eligibility to work in the UK.
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 Ormiston Queensmill Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 242 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ormiston Queensmill Academy website
Queensmill School is a long-established specialist school for children and young people diagnosed with autism. Located in purpose-built facilities, the school has been adjudged Good by Ofsted in the most recent inspection in February (2023). The school converted to Academy Status on June 1st 2021, joining the Queensmill Multi-Academy trust.
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