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35 Hours per week 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. term time plus 3 weeks
We are a successful school with enthusiastic and happy pupils who enjoy learning. We are a friendly, committed and highly motivated team who strive for the best outcomes for all our pupils as well as ensuring every pupil has the chance to fulfil their potential.
We currently have a vacancy for a Finance and Personnel Assistant to join our busy office team. We are a growing school with an admin team of 4 currently and want to place ourselves strategically for the increase in our pupil numbers as we move from 2 form to 3 form entry in September. We are looking for a dynamic member of staff to join our school team to facilitate the partnership between home, school, wider community and the local authority. Strong computing skills are essential although training on specific software will be given.
You will be required to:
Monitor and administer budgets using RM Finance, including providing reports to governors for catering and other trading accounts
Maintain personnel records and carry out all aspects of personnel administration including recruitment
Take responsibility for the schools Extended Day income and expenditure
Provided face to face contact with staff and parents and pupils
We would love to receive your application if you are:
Someone with a 'can-do' attitude
Someone with strong ICT skills, a knowledge of RM Finance and Schools Cash Office would be an advantage, however full training will be given
An excellent team player with the capacity to support others
Good at multi-tasking
Someone with a sense of humour
Information about the School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Colchester and is a large primary school which is striving to become one of the leading schools in Essex.
We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS and qualifications check.
Visits to the school are very welcome and more information is available from the School Business Manager, Claire Sainsbury on 01206 574849.