Administration & Finance Assistant

37 Hours per week – Term Time Only (plus INSET days)

Salary Scale: Grade 14.4 to 14.6 (£19,792 - £20,459)

Permanent Contract

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 25th October 2024 at 9.00AM

We are seeking a highly experienced and conscientious full time School Administrator & Finance Assistant to join our team. This variable and exciting role provides a range of administration and finance support, working from 8.00 AM to 4.00 PM (3.30PM on Fridays) term time and INSET days.

 We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: 

• Demonstrate their skills and previous experiences in providing efficient and meticulous administrative support to the school, using Microsoft packages, Inventry and Arbor systems.
• Support the Finance Team and Administration Teams with an accurate and methodical approach in areas such as School Shop sales, Invoicing and purchase orders, booking school transport and creating the school newsletter.
• Be adaptable and approachable with a positive attitude, being willing to ‘step in and help’ where required to ensure the consistent operation of the school.
• Provide First Aid duties and support the team in ensuring the safety of our students and staff.

You are likely to be someone who: 

• Has proven experience working in a school or similar setting with young people.
• Has excellent communications skills both verbally and in writing, with tact and diplomacy that helps to promote good relationships within and outside the school.
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively as well as being a team player who enjoys working within a busy team.
• Is organised, efficient and confident in their work and abilities.
• Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos.

Wadham School can offer you:  

• A 37-hour working week (plus INSET days) term time only.
• An opportunity to access continuing CPD through TES Training and other applicable courses.
• Voluntary Pension Scheme through Somerset Council.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.wadhamschool.co.uk/vacancies

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.

 For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk

or telephone 01460 270127.

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10