Job Ref No. ECC0-63S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Local Government (Essex) Pay Scale 5, Point 9
Position Start Date: 05/01/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 09/12/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: To be confirmed Shortlisting Starts:  10/12/2025

Job Description

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The Vine Schools Trust is looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic team member with excellent administration and communication skills. The role will include supporting the Schools, Finance Partner, Senior Finance and Compliance Manager and the Director of Finance and Operations in terms of finance, HR, payroll and GDPR. This position is for 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday (to work over five days). The successful candidate will be required to work during all of the school term including non-pupil days, plus two weeks over the holiday periods.

The ideal candidate will:

Have ambition, enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference;

Can demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills;

Work well as part of a team;
Be committed to the ethos and aims of a Church School Trust.

In return we can offer:

A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;

A supportive staff team;

A clear vision for the future.

Salary:

Vine Support Staff Scale 5, Point 9, FTE £27,254.00, Pro rata £13,251.36

Place of work:

St Osyth CofE Primary School

If you are interested in this post please email any questions or your completed application form to debbie.mcmanus@dcvst.org.

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Information about the School

The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy chain currently serving 21 schools across the diocese. It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. This is achieved through a range of partnerships, including; schools, each local community, churches and our Multi-Academy Trust.

Schools in the trust are: Belchamp St Paul, Bulphan, Orsett, Ridgewell, Rivenhall, Rolph, St. Andrew's Weeley, Great Clacton, St Osyth, Howbridge, St. James Harlow, St. James, Colchester, Christchurch, St Leonard's, St. Cedd's, St Margaret's, William Martin Infant & Nursery and William Martin Junior, St Andrew's Gt Yeldham, Colne Engaine

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

Elizabeth Williams
Diocesan Offices
53 New Street, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1AT
Telephone: 01245 294496
Email: elizabeth.williams@dcvst.org