About this role
Broad Horizons Education Trust
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane
Norwich
NR7 0XS
Email: [email protected]
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 - September 2026
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 officeActing as a first point of contact for students, parents and visitorsMonitoring attendance, punctuality and student recordsAssisting with timetables, examinations and enrolment processesCoordinating events such as open evenings, interviews and enrichment activitiesSupporting communication with students, families and external partnersMaintaining accurate data systems and recordsWorking closely with the Director of Sixth Form, BEST Lead - Sixth Form and wider pastoral teamThe Successful Candidate Will Have:
Excellent organisational and administrative skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA calm, professional and approachable mannerExperience of working in a busy office or educational setting (desirable)Good IT skillsThe ability to manage priorities effectively and work independentlyA genuine commitment to supporting young people to succeedWe Offer:
A welcoming and supportive staff teamEnthusiastic, respectful and ambitious studentsOpportunities for professional developmentA well-resourced and forward-thinking school environmentThe chance to make a real difference in students’ post-16 education journey.For more information regarding this role, please email [email protected] or telephone the school on 01603 497775. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school.
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You must submit your fully completed application by the closing date and time.
Closing Date: Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 9 am
Interviews: To be confirmed.
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.