Job Description
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Part time, permanent.
Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. (30 minute lunch break)
Total 27.5 hours per week
Term time only (38 weeks)
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Finance & Admin Assistant to join our Finance and Personnel office, acting as administrative support to the Business Manager.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
· Financial administrative tasks such as completing VAT returns; invoicing; preparing BACS payments; run financial reports
· HR administrative tasks such as maintaining the SCR; managing pre-employment checks; taking responsibility for admin arising from staff absence and cover; administering over time claims, absence requests and payroll
Ideally, the successful candidate will:
· Have experience of working in school administration
· Have experience of school financial management systems andMIS databases
· Be able to manage competing priorities
Tours of the school are warmly welcomed. Please do call to make an appointment. We can't wait to meet the next member of our team!
NB: Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Information about the School
In September 2018, Brightlingsea Infant School & Nursery and Brightlingsea Junior School became Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery. We are a large Primary School, taking children from 2 to 11 years, with a three form entry and approximately 750 children on roll. This is an exciting time for our school and we are looking to further improve outcomes for our children and families. As a large school we are able to offer some exciting opportunities for staff: we recognise the importance of professional development and believe in investing in staff to help us to achieve our vision.
We are an inclusive school and strive to deliver a fully accessible social and academic curriculum. Our aim is for all pupils to achieve their full potential. We provide a welcoming, caring and supportive environment, which allows children to develop socially, emotionally and academically. All our staff play an important part in children's development. Parents are actively encouraged to take a vested interest in the school, so that together, school, parents and children can work together in partnership.