Operations Assistant - Sixth Form

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS

6 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 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: £21,907.00 - £22,254.00 Annually (Actual)

Operations Assistant - Sixth Form job summary

Broad Horizons Education Trust

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Laundry Lane

Norwich

NR7 0XS

Email: hr@tsa-edu.uk

Vacancy

Operations Assistant - Sixth Form

37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm

Term Time Plus One Week

Permanent

Grade - D

Salary - £21,907 - £22,254 (Actual Salary), £25,583 - £25,989 (FTE)

Start Date - Immediate Start

Join Our Outstanding Sixth Form Team

We are seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and personable Operations Assistant - Sixth Form to join our thriving and ambitious secondary school. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our successful Sixth Form provision.

As a large secondary school with a vibrant Sixth Form community, we pride ourselves on high standards, excellent student support and strong academic outcomes. The successful candidate will be central to ensuring our students, staff and visitors experience an efficient, professional and welcoming environment.

The Role

The Sixth Form Operations Assistant will provide high-quality administrative and operational support across all aspects of Sixth Form life. Duties may include:

• Supporting the daily administration of the Sixth Form office
• Acting as a first point of contact for students, parents and visitors
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality and student records
• Assisting with timetables, examinations and enrolment processes
• Coordinating events such as open evenings, interviews and enrichment activities
• Supporting communication with students, families and external partners
• Maintaining accurate data systems and records
• Working closely with the Director of Sixth Form, BEST Lead - Sixth Form and wider pastoral team

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, professional and approachable manner
• Experience of working in a busy office or educational setting (desirable)
• Good IT skills
• The ability to manage priorities effectively and work independently
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people to succeed

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Enthusiastic, respectful and ambitious students
• Opportunities for professional development
• A well-resourced and forward-thinking school environment
• The chance to make a real difference in students’ post-16 education journey.

For more information regarding this role, please email hr@tsa-edu.uk or telephone the school on 01603 497775. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school.

To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details.

You must submit your fully completed application by the closing date and time.

Closing Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 9 am

Interviews: Thursday 21 May 2026

We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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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 Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1834 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorpe-st-andrew-school-and-sixth-form

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