Job Introduction
Key Recruitment Information
- Application Closing Date: 14th May 2025- midday
- Interview Date(s): Week commencing 19th May- we reserve the right to close applications and interview sooner if a suitable applicant is found
- Tour dates: On request- please contact the office to arrange
- Job Start Date: 2nd June 2025 or as near as possible
- Contract/Hours: 15 hours per week (8.30-11.30 Monday – Friday) x 41 weeks per year (term time + 2). There is some scope for negotiation for the right candidate.
- Salary: £8,897p.a. (FTE £24,405)- HCC band C
- Location of Role: St Francis CE Primary School, Valley Park, Chandlers Ford
- Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@st-francis-pri.hants.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary
We are seeking to appoint a Finance and Admin Assistant to join our friendly support team. This role is part of a maternity cover arrangement, which we anticipate will run approximately from June 2025 to the end of the year. The post holder will work closely with our Senior Admin Assistant and our Admin Assistant, and will have specific responsibility for the financial administration of the school. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to move into schools’ administration, particularly schools finance, in a caring and supportive environment.
Key responsibilities for the postholder will include:
- Processing orders and invoices
- Inputting timesheets
- Maintaining records relating to the school budget and payroll systems
Our ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the key principles of financial management, and some knowledge of school financial regulations. Full training on relevant systems and processes will be provided.
Please see the accompanying job description for a more detailed breakdown of the role.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, or please feel free to call Eleanor Edwards (Business Manager) with any questions you may have.
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.
