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Job Ref No. ECC5405-496S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: £26,403 - £26,824 + £1045 Fringe
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 26/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBD  

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Finance Assistant

Required ASAP

20 hours per week (10.00am to 2.00pm - Monday to Friday)

40 weeks per year

Scale 4, points 7-8, Salary £26,403 - £26,824 (Including Fringe) FTE

Actual Salary - £13,032 - £13,232


We are seeking a highly organised and conscientious Finance Assistant to support the effective operation of our busy finance office. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, take ownership assigned tasks. They should be able to work effectively with colleagues, students, parents, and external contacts, while also operating confidently on their own. The ability to contribute positively within a supportive team environment is essential. We'd love to hear from individuals who enjoy being part of a friendly, hardworking team and are ready to bring their skills to a role where they can truly make a difference.

We offer the following benefits:

Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
Swimming pool available for staff use,
TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff.
Flexible working requests will be considered.

At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students' successes both in and outside of school.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.ne

If you require additional information please contact recruitment@westhatch.net

Closing date: Monday, 26th January 2026, 9am.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, West Hatch High School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.


Information about the School

West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.

We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our school website.

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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Contact Information

Victoria Schaefer
High Road, Chigwell
Essex, IG7 5BT
Telephone: 020 85048216
Email: recruitment@westhatch.net

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