Finance/Admin Assistant (14557)

We seek an experienced and enthusiastic Finance/Admin Assistant to join our small, friendly school admin team.  The postholder will work alongside the SIMs Officer supporting the Business Manager and Headteacher in all office procedures; particularly the day to day operational finance.

Initial hours will be 22.5, three days per week:

08:30 until 16:30 three days per week Monday, Wednesday and Friday with half an hour for lunch from commencement date to 31^st August 2024. 

Increasing to 30 hours 4 days per week, 08:30 – 16:30 -  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with half an hour for lunch from 1^st September 2024.

The ideal candidate will:

• · Have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English Grade C/4 or above.
• · Have finance experience (preferably in schools)
• · Have knowledge of school systems such as SCOPAY, Business World, SIMs and Access.
• · Possess a warm, positive, professional manner and create a welcoming Reception to all visitors to the schoolHave a strong proven ability to be able to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, pupils, the wider school community and external agencies
• · Be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications to fulfil the requirements of the role
• · Be able to work effectively as a team member, under direction and independently.
• · Maintain high regard for confidentiality
• · Have the ability to forward plan, prioritise efficiently and meet deadlines
• · Hold a positive regard for all children, including their safety and wellbeing.
• · Understand and comply with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• · Possess a keen sense of humour and a willingness to be involved in the life of the school

Highfield Primary School is a split site Primary with half a mile between sites and the postholder will be expected to work at both sites on a regular basis. 

We offer a friendly working environment. Please don't delay - take a step towards this rewarding opportunity in our great school today!

Highfield Church of England Primary School is an Associate Member of The Aspire Trust