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Job Ref No. ECC2659-70 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/07/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 10th July 2026  

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Boreham Primary School is a one form entry village school with approximately 211 pupils on roll, we pride ourselves on being a 'Friendship School'.

We are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 3:30pm, who will assist the School Business Manager with finance and administrative tasks, including and not limited to:

- Placing orders, preparing cheques, collecting, recording and issuing receipts for other monies as required.

- Prepare monies and make appropriate arrangements for banking, role shared with other finance assistant.

- Liason with external clubs ensuring the school club timetable is up-to-date.

- Maintain school inventory.

- Ensure school security arrangements are always complied with.

- To take responsible steps to support children when unwell, as a named First Aider.

- To provide general clerical support as required.

The school office is a busy yet fun place to work so you will need a good sense of humour and the ability to prioritise your workload and help other members of the team at busy times. You will work closely with the School Business Manager and other members of the Senior Leadership Team.

In return we can offer:

- A happy, helpful office team.

- Children who are well-behaved, very polite, happy and enthusiatic.

- Supportive Governors, parents and local community.

If you have any questions about the vacancy or school and would like to arrange a tour of our lovely school, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Gillian Powell on 01245 467625. Visits are warmly encouraged.

Boreham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to a medical check and an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

Gillian Powell
Juniper Road
Boreham, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 3DB
Telephone: 01245 467625
Email: admin@boreham.essex.sch.uk