Salary
Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale 2 (Outer London Points 3-5) £28,617 - £29,436 per annum (actual salary £18,872 - £19,412) per annum pro-rated).
Contractual hours
26.25
Basis
Part Time
Job type
Support Staff - Other
Location
Croydon
Job category
Administration
Date posted
06/10/2025
Job reference
GST-R1495
We are looking for a part-time Administration Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join Orchard Park High School and become an integral member of the Administration team. Orchard Park High School is a warm, happy and high achieving secondary school, located in Shirley, Croydon. Under the guidance of the Office Manager, you will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective support to the school in relation to finance and administration.
Orchard Park High School is a part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. A highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.
Main responsibilities:
* Process all income received via the school's online payment system
* Organise all payments due relating to student accounts
* Liaise with trip organisers to ensure that payments are received on time
* Ensure that pupil premium discounts are applied and transferred where necessary
* Deal with enquiries and queries from parents/carers
* Manage funds collected for charity
* Providing information to and supporting parents logging on to the MCAS app for canteen payments.
* Checking all eligible FSM students are registered for MCAS.
* Ensuring FSM vouchers are received by parents.
* Provide support to budget holders with orders and budgets, approving orders and ensure that the ordering process is managed in accordance with the finance policy
* Obtain best prices for purchases
* Work collaboratively with GLT Shared Finance Team to responding to queries relating to income and expenditure
You will need:
* Good standard of education, preferably to NVQ level 3 together with high degree of accuracy and good numeracy and literacy skills
* Ability to prioritise and manage workflow whilst maintaining a flexible approach to respond to urgent requests in a fast paced environment.
What's in it for you:
* Professional development and career progression
* Generous pension scheme
* Blue Light Card
* Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
* An Employee Assistance Programme
* Gym Discounts
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Green car scheme
* Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 13th October 2025 at 11.59 pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.