Admin Assistant in Pewsey

Pewsey Vale School is looking for a motivated and organised Admin Assistant to join our school Business team. Supporting with the administrative, financial and organisational processes within our school, you will enjoy working as part of a team and be adaptable and flexible in your outlook, along with excellent IT skills and a keen eye for attention to detail.

Working Hours: Part Time (18 hours per week, four days per week – three days per week may be considered - 39 weeks per year, includes teacher Training Days).

Pewsey Vale is a small but thriving co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in the village of Pewsey, our school community works together to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal development. As a school, we provide a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student is recognised as an individual and empowered to succeed. We believe in teaching that engages students and challenges them to exceed expectation and take risks so they can be resilient, creative and successful individuals. In December 2024 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of administration, ideally in a secondary school setting but not essential;
• Has a good working knowledge of ICT systems (including Microsoft, Outlook and Word);
• Has studied to a minimum standard GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths;
• Is self-motivated, consistent and can maintain confidentiality;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff, parents and outside agencies;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• 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: 01672-565000.

Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 22nd June 2026

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.

Safeguarding Statement: The Pewsey Vale School 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.