Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Operations Assistant - Sixth Form
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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 - 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
Duties
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
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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.
Application Details
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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: 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.
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