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Abingdon House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Abingdon House School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.​

Current vacancies

 Office & Accounts Assistant | Purley

  • Salary: £28,765 – £30,222; depending on experience

  • Contract type: Full-time (40 hours/week, 8am-5pm)

  • Based: Croydon

  • Application deadline: 28 June


About the role

Abingdon House School, Purley is a recently opened and thriving school, seeking to appoint an Office & Accounts Assistant to work in our school office and support our administrative team. This role will encompass a range of receptionist, administrative, and accounting duties.

This post would suit a highly organised individual who is great at taking initiative and managing their own workload. Our ideal candidate will have great interpersonal skills and be excited to create a welcoming and professional atmosphere in our school reception and beyond.

While accounting skills and previous experience working in a school office is desirable, excellent customer service and communication skills are of equal importance.

This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the School Office Manager.

In return, we can offer:

  • Competitive pay and company pension scheme
  • Professional development and additional training
  • The opportunity to work in a welcoming school environment with wonderful students
  • A strong and supportive leadership team, passionate about staff and student wellbeing
  • An ‘employee assistance programme’ membership entitling you to home life support, work life assistance, physical and emotional health support, and wellbeing support resources
  • Lunch provided daily in term time
  • Sickness benefits


Essential qualifications and experience

  • GCSE or equivalent level education

  • Demonstrable customer service skills

  • Excellent organisation skills, and an ability to prioritise your own workload effectively

  • Proficiency in Google and/or Microsoft tools

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

  • Experience working in a school office environment is desirable, but not essential

  • Accounting skills desirable, but not essential (training will be provided)

To apply, send your completed application form to jon.mansell@ahspurley.com

Occupational therapist | South Kensington, Marylebone, Purley

  • Salary: Band 6/7 equivalent

  • Contract type: Full-time and part-time roles available (both for term-time only, ~37 weeks per year)

  • Based: Central London or Croydon


About the role

In this role, you’ll deliver therapy and education programmes based on pupils’ individual needs at AHS. This will include preparation, delivery, and evaluation of support programmes, and delivery and assessment of pupil interventions in and outside of school. You’ll also deliver regular assessments and progress reports, and participate in appraisals and clinical and management supervision as and when required. In addition, you’ll contribute to and support all aspects of school life, helping with safeguarding both on the school premises and during school outings and other activities.


Essential qualifications and experience

  • Qualified OT

  • HCPC registration

  • Experience working with SEN children

Please email hr@abingdonhouseschool.co.uk for an application pack if you’d like to apply for this role.