Job Introduction
Finance Assistant
Fixed-term 1-year contract with possible extension
Full-time 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm (30-minute daily unpaid lunch break)
C1 £25,186.00 FTE
This opportunity is one that I hope will capture your enthusiasm and I would like to thank you for your interest in this post. The Governors are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. The position is a pivotal part of the administration of the finances and other resources provided to support the Finance Team. The role will require the successful candidate to liaise with the Teachers and Heads of Department as well as other members of the support staff.
The Trustees are looking for someone who will be highly organised and possess good
Interpersonal skills.
If you are a Catholic, you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Governors welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 5pm
We reserve the right to extend this closing date should we need further applicants for shortlisting
Interviews: 5th August 2026
Please note all original qualifications will be requested prior to appointment
Application Procedure
Please visit our school website www.oaklandscatholicschool.org/ to access the following documents via the Staff / Vacancies page:
- Information Pack
- CES Support Staff Application Form
- Consent to Obtain References Form
Please note that we do not accept applications on Hampshire County Council forms as we are a Catholic school. All applications must be submitted on forms from the Catholic Education Service that are available following this link or by request from school.
Further details related to the position can be found in the Application Pack on our website at https://www.oaklandscatholicschool.org/staff/vacancies/
Completed Application Form and Consent to obtain references form emailed to k.hastilow@oaklandscatholicschool.org
Safer Recruitment
Oaklands Catholic School is 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 As an employer we follow safer recruitment guidance as set out in KCSiE 2025
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