Business Support Officer - Maternity Cover

Phoenix School, London, E3 2AD

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year Fixed Term - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Scale 6 Point 18-20 Pro-rata | Actual Salary £34,840 - £35,887

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking a Business Support Officer who demonstrates sound HR and Finance knowledge, whilst at the same time being proactive, pragmatic, proficient and enthusiastic. They must be person and pupil centred, self-motivated individual, equipped with knowledge and understanding of HR and Finance processing or responsibility in a similar background. They must have a desire to develop individual attributes, ability to investigate, problem solve and has the qualities to support the growing future of our excellent provision.

Phoenix is a well-established Outstanding (Ofsted Nov 2024) special school for students with severe language and communication difficulties including autism. The School offers a unique service to the children of Tower Hamlets. The school has a multi-ethnic population, which reflects the diversity of the borough. Phoenix has two sites, Phoenix School and Phoenix Upper School. The two sites cover the age range 3-12 and 12-19 respectively. In January 2021 Upper School site was completed and offers students a wonderful learning environment, which is reflected in the curriculum.

We are an award-winning school and accredited through the National Autistic Society; praised for our creative approach to working with children with autism. Phoenix was awarded a commendation for its excellent work across the school.

The school has excellent facilities and resources to support teaching and learning. There is a comprehensive induction and training programme for new and existing staff. This is an exciting opportunity in a school providing for children and young people, where change and challenge are key to what we do

What the school offers its staff

You will:

• The post holder will support with the school operations including Finance, HR, Health & Safety, Data Management, Administration and ICT.
• Take lead role in the school’s recruitment administration.
• The post holder will work closely with the HR Officer to support staff absences and ensure efficient operational support across all sites, and take the lead in their absence.
  

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

The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.​

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD - Business Support Officer Jan 2026.pdf - 135 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert - Business Support Officer - Mat Cover - Jan 2026.pdf - 182 KB (opens in new tab)

Phoenix Application Form 2026.doc - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

About Phoenix School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 502 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Phoenix School website
• Email address: recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02089804740
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/phoenix-school

Special School for children with Autism

Arranging a visit to Phoenix School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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