Job Introduction
Mayhill Junior School is a small school set in the village of Odiham in North-East Hampshire. Due to the retirement of our long-standing Business Manager, we are looking to recruit a Senior Administrative and Finance Officer, to be part of our friendly team. We are looking for an exceptional candidate Ideally with school-based experience, who can effectively manage the financial and administrative elements of school life and contribute positively to our staff team.
Working in a school office can be fun, busy, challenging and rewarding and is crucial to the smooth running of the school. No two days are ever the same, never a dull moment and expect the unexpected! So, if you are friendly and welcoming, highly efficient and able to deal with anything with a smile on your face then you could be the right person for us.
We are looking for someone who:
- Experience of working in a school and as part of a team
- Experience of school-based systems such as Arbor and IBC
- 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
- The ability 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 Math’s and English)
- Is first aid qualified or prepared to become first aid trained
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
- Responsible for school personnel administration
- Responsible for the completion of all new starter/leaver paperwork and other documentation relating to staff employment.
- Administration of the schools’ health and safety procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
- Overseeing data protection procedures
- Working alongside the caretaker to manage the school site and building maintenance
We can offer you:
- Friendly and dedicated staff team committed to achieving the best
- Opportunities for training and learning new skills
- Handover from current post holder
- Support for EPS and EFS
- Wonderful, happy children who love to come to school
- A leadership team committed to the wellbeing of all
- Supportive parents and governors
- A beautiful, historical building with excellent resources in a village where the school is a vital part of the community
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please give us a call or email our school office to arrange a visit. We look forward to welcoming you.
To request an application pack or if you would like any further information, please contact the school office at: adminoffice@mayhill.hants.sch.uk or telephone 01256 702973.
Disclaimer: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, if we have received sufficient applications that meet the criteria, or a suitable candidate is found.
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.
