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Job Ref No. ECC8825465-154 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 5-6
Position Start Date: 22/08/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 14/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: W/C 14 July 2025 Shortlisting Starts:  14/07/2025

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We are looking to hire a Finance Assistant to assist in the smooth running of our Finance Department.

The successful candidate must be proactive, organised and able to maintain information in a confidential manner. The role will involve carrying out routine tasks and maintaining accurate records under the direction and supervision of our Finance Officer and School Business Manager. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Main requirements for this role are:

• Excellent I.T. skills working on platforms such as Word and Excel

• Previous experience working on the platform Access Education but not essential

• Outstanding analytical and organisational skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

St Bernard's High School is a Catholic girl's school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard's welcome applications from those of all faiths or none.

Please complete a support staff application form which can be found on our website under School Information/Vacancies, and email it to recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Please contact the HR department for further information on recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk

Closing Date: 14 July 2025, 9.00am

Interviews: w/c 14 July 2025

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Zoe Booker
St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex, SS0 7JS
Telephone: 01702343583
Email: ZMB@stbernards.southend.sch.uk

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