Job Ref No. ECC2095-122S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Local Government (Essex) Pay Scale 5, Point 10
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 19/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: To be confirmed  

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, Head of Finance and the Chief Financial and Operating Officer in terms of finance, HR, payroll and GDPR. This position is for 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday (working the hours over three days per week). The successful candidate will be required to work during all 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 10, FTE £27,694, Pro rata £12,118.76

Place of work:
St Leonards Church of England Primary School (Southminster)



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

St Leonard's C of E Primary School is located about 3 miles from Burnham on Crouch and 10 miles southeast from Maldon. St Leonard's Church is located in the centre of the town and lies close to Southminster C of E Primary School. The school enjoys a close relationship with the church. At St Leonard's School we all work together to recognise individual needs and support every child. We firmly believe that collective worship is an integral part of our community and through it, our children develop spiritually, morally and socially. Our class teachers are supported by an experienced team of Teaching Assistants who also take on additional responsibilities within the school together with an efficient and dedicated team of administrative staff.

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

Mrs Wendy Woods
Burnham Road, Southminster
Essex, CM0 7ES
Telephone: 01621 772732
Email: admin.stleonards@dcvst.org

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