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Required for January 2027

Scale 5 Point 10 - 13 (depending on qualifications and experience)

39 Weeks + 1 (40 weeks) per year

20 hours per week - working pattern to be negotiated

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at this aspiring Church school.

The Governing Body of this friendly, supportive and hardworking school are seeking to appoint a Finance & Administrative Assistant.

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated person who has good organisational skills, an eye for detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure whilst working in a busy school office environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager. They will also be supported by our additional Administrative Assistants.

The successful candidate must have:

· The ability to create a welcoming and professional environment

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Proven clerical and administrative experience

· Excellent IT skills

· Effective organisational skills

· A desire to work with children, parents and staff

· The ability to maintain confidentiality

Experience of Arbor (MIS) and Arbor Finance would be helpful but not essential.

Applicants will need to support the strong Christian ethos of the school.

'St. Thomas of Canterbury C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding principles and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the successful applicant will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and medical clearance.'

If you would value the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the future of our school then we would love to meet you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the Finance office for further information or to arrange a visit.