Finance and HR Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an efficient, happy, highly organised and motivated individual to take on the position of Finance and HR Assistant in our friendly school.

We are looking for a candidate who will be part of the school community; somebody who is professional, confidential and an effective communicator who makes people feel welcome. Experience of using Arbor and SIMS Finance is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

The working hours are 11:00am to 4:15pm Monday to Friday, term time plus five INSET days. The actual salary is £14,360.

The start date is 22nd April 2025 or sooner.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact Mrs Deaves on 01787 472266 to arrange a visit.

Information about the School

Set within the rural village of Gosfield in Essex, Gosfield Primary School provides a nurturing and engaging educational environment. With just 140 pupils, we pride ourselves on our close-knit, family feel and personalised approach to education. Our school comprises five classes, four of which are mixed-age, with Year Six taught as a single year group. We believe that alongside academic excellence, nurturing character is equally important. Our curriculum and pedagogical approach encourage students to embrace challenges and engage in reflective practice, both within the school and as members of the wider community. At Gosfield, we celebrate every child’s uniqueness and are committed to helping them become the best versions of themselves as they prepare to make a positive impact on the world. As a proud member of the Attain Academy Partnership, we benefit from collaborative professional development and the sharing of best practices with Newlands Springs, Rayne Primary, Elm Hall, deVere Primary, Bocking Primary, and Cressing Primary School.

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability.

You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.