Trips and Visits Coordinator

Acorn Education Trust, Warminster, BA12 9DR

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 May 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: £13.48 per hour (£26,016 pro rata, per ann

Trips and Visits Coordinator job summary

Acorn Education Trust is seeking a personable and highly organised Administrator to provide support in the planning and coordinating of trips and visits for pupils across our school and nursery settings. Based at our Clarendon Academy site in Trowbridge, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about broadening educational experiences for children and young people.

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes Teacher training days). Required: September 2026

At Acorn, we pride ourselves on transforming education locally, with our two nurseries, seventeen primary and four secondary schools being at the heart of their local communities. As Trips and Visits Coordinator, you will play an active role in supporting individual schools with the administration and organisation of their own trips and visits, as well as assisting the Head of Enhanced Education with hub-level and Trust wide educational opportunities, ensuring all organised events run smoothly and are aligned with Trust expectations.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a keen eye for detail, who has strong interpersonal skills, is confident at providing practical guidance and has the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

We are looking for someone who:

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths
  
• Is well presented and articulate, with excellent communication skills;
  
• Has strong interpersonal skills and is able to work with a variety of internal staff and external stakeholders;
  
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
  
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
  
• Has the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation;
  
• Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
  
• Has a proactive and flexible attitude;
  
• Has experience of working in a similar role (advantageous);
  
• Has the ability and willingness to travel to other Trust schools and locations, as required;
  
• A Clean driving license and willingness to drive a minibus with pupils and school staff.
  

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic staff;
  
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  
• Opportunities for training and progression;
  
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
  
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact James Evans on: 01985-801055

Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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

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 Acorn Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Acorn Education Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/acorn-education-trust

The Acorn Education Trust was formed in August 2014 to create a local solution to a national strategy. Through close collaboration and a shared vision we believe each school will achieve great things while retaining their individual identity.

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