Business Assistant

Selwood Academy, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EF

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2025

• Closing date

  29 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours per week, some flexibility may be available
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Pay Grade 15.3 £24027 pa, pro rata, £12.4538 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you helpful, resilient and have a positive outlook? If so, you may be the perfect fit for our current vacancy! We are seeking a Business Assistant to look after our wonderful Reception; greeting and supporting our academy community and to also undertake tasks to support the business team as a whole. The existing members of the business team will offer plenty of support and guidance as well as a good sense of humour and great teamwork.

It is essential that the person undertaking this role is organised, proactive, and able to work flexibly. This role requires someone who is calm under pressure and has a ‘can do’, positive approach to work within what can be a very busy and pressured environment. Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

Selwood is a large middle school recognised for its warm, caring, vibrant community. Each member of staff at Selwood Academy has a vital role to play in providing an environment where all can let their light shine. We are exceptionally proud of our staff and the dedication they display every day to support everyone to reach their potential.

Hours of work: 30 hours permanent, some flexibility may be available and can be discussed at interview.

This is a term time position.

Visits are warmly welcomed and if you wish to discuss the post prior to applying please do not hesitate to contact the academy to speak to Nia Presley, Assistant Academy Business Manager. Please arrange this via email (nia.presley@selwood-academy.co.uk).

Commitment to safeguarding

Selwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment, all our posts require an enhanced criminal background check via the disclosure procedure and are subject to pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

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About Selwood Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England/Methodist, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 598 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Selwood Academy website
• Email address: selwoodacademy@selwood-academy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01373 462798
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/selwood-academy

An Anglican /Methodist Foundation Middle school serving the needs of children ages 9 - 13 in years 5 - 8.

Arranging a visit to Selwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email selwoodacademy@selwood-academy.co.uk.

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