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We are looking for a part time Finance & Estates Assistant (up to 24 hours a week) to work in our team to provide all financial services to the school community.
We have a separate advert for a full time (up to 37 hours per week) position also.
Please apply via the school's mynewterm page:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136443/EDV-2026-SHSB-84988
About The Role:
As Finance and Estates Assistant you will providecomprehensive financial and administrative support to the school, ensuring the effective delivery of finance processes, educational visits administration, peripatetic music lessons, site lettings, locker allocation and premises administration.
The postholder will work closely with the Finance Manager, Educational Visits Coordinator, Director of Finance and Estates, and Site and Maintenance Manager to deliver efficient, accurate and customer-focused support across a range of school services.
Whilst it is anticipated each Assistant will take a lead to coverthe majority ofresponsibility ina number ofareas, as a small team it is expected that everyone will work together to ensure that all day-to-day tasks and deadlines are covered
About You:
- Experienced administrator with excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Prior experience working in an education environment would be an advantage.
- Experience working with finance systems, and within finance processes.
- Strong organisational skills, and able to work calmly under pressure
- Excellent communication skills, and able to establish rapport and trusting relationships with colleagues, students and parents.
- Strong work ethic and proactive can-do attitude.
Benefits:
- Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- CPD through internal and external providers (including a subscription to National College)
- Employee Support Programme offering retail discounts and vouchers, a 24/7 confidential advice line, and counselling.
- Specsavers Eye care vouchers
- Free use of the sports facilities
Key terms:
Hours: 24 per week (exact pattern negotiable)
Term time(39 weeks per year plus the equivalent of 2 weeks across the school holidays)
Duration: Permanent
Location: Based on site within the school
Remuneration:·The Essex Schools'Local Government Scale 5, Point 10 (within ranges 10 (FTE £27,694) - 13 (FTE £29,064). Actual salary £16,158 gross per annum.
To Apply:
Please review the full job pack then apply via the school's mynewterm recruitment page.
Applications Deadline: 9th July 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026(with several expectedhandover days prior to this)
Interviews:Tuesday 14thand Thursday 16thJuly
The need to appoint quickly means we reserve the right to appoint at any time.
Contact: Applicants who require further information should contact the HR Manager at recuritment@shsb.org.uk or telephone 01702 606 200.
If you feel you might need any adjustments to help support you during the recruitment process please contact us; we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to evidence themselves at their best.
Information about the School
At Southend High School for Boys, talent is nurtured and learning is valued. Challenge is welcomed, participation is expected and achievement is prized. Pupils are happy, and prosper at the school.
We are an oversubscribed grammar school, complimented on our latest (2015) outstanding OFSTED inspection on all aspects, including our success in promoting good pupil attitudes and behaviour.
As a grammar school, high academic expectations are central to our purpose, and these are sustained through an extensive programme of support and guidance. Pupils develop their confidence and enthusiasm through a wide range of creative, sporting and other endeavours.
Southend High School for Boys stands on a superb site within walking distance of Prittlewell Station and the centre of Southend. Pupils retain fond memories of their years at the school, and stay in contact for many years.