Job Introduction
We are looking for an Admin & Finance Officer to join our team from September 2025. Our school office, like the rest of the school, is a great place to work! Not only is our office crucial to the smooth running of the school, the role is varied, busy, rewarding and fun. So, if you are friendly and welcoming, highly efficient and adaptable then you could be the right person for us.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working in a school and as part of a team.
- Has experience of school-based systems such as Arbor and IBC, or a willingness to learn.
- Has excellent multi-tasking skills, alongside the ability to manage challenging situations calmly, positively and professionally in a busy environment.
- Is friendly and able to communicate effectively, warmly and professionally at all times.
- A good knowledge of finance and personnel.
- Is able to manage the school budget and provide reports for governing body meetings.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
- Has excellent literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English).
Your duties will include:
- Supporting the Headteacher in the preparation, management and monitoring of the school budget.
- Preparing regular financial reports for the Headteacher and governors.
- Effectively managing and maintaining day-to-day financial systems within the school.
- Responsibility for school personnel administration.
- Responsibility for the completion of all new starter/leaver paperwork and other documentation relating to staff employment.
- Administration of IHP’s and management of medical needs.
- Overseeing data protection procedures by taking on the role of GDPR officer
We can offer you:
- Friendly and dedicated staff team committed to achieving the best.
- Opportunities for training and learning new skills.
- Training from Education Personnel Support and Education Financial Support.
- Wonderful, happy children who love to come to school.
- A leadership team committed to the wellbeing of all.
- Supportive parents and governors.
- A beautiful, grade II listed building in the centre of town.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm, term time plus 2 weeks (41 working weeks).
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, or apply, please contact Donna Stokes – Admin & Finance Officer on 01264 352322 or email d.stokes@andover-pri.hants.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 13th June midday
Interview date: Thursday 19th June afternoon
Start date: 3rd September 2025
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
