Administration and Finance Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job title: Administration and Finance Assistant
Job reference:
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Application closing date: 17/06/2026
Working Pattern: Blank
Salary Grade: C (£25583 - £25989 pro-rata, pay award pending)
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Term-time full time permanent
Job category/type: School Support
Location: Gayton Junior School
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time only)
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 01 September 2026

This position could be combined with our other vacant position for CLERK TO GOVERNORS for a suitable candidate; please let us know you wish to be considered for both positions.

Due to retirement we are looking for an addition to our Office Team to support with administration and finance.

The successful candidate's primary role will be the first point of contact for visitors to the school, answering the telephone and following up enquiries as appropriate. You will be responsible for providing a high standard of administrative support, including pupil data and school communications to assist in the smooth running of all school activities, including the ordering of school dinners and school visits.

You will undertake some cash collection duties including the recording of all monies received and balanced and resolving any routine anomalies. You will also prepare and process orders, resolving any routine issues that arise to ensure that stock levels are maintained and effectively maintain electronic and manual records.

In addition to this, our admin team also provide first aid support in school to our pupils, for which training would be provided, if required. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and a professional, but friendly demeanour. Candidates should have the ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative, along with a positive approach, patience and sense of humour!

You will join an experienced team, and receive support and training appropriate to your role.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Please read the copy of the schools Education Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the Safer Recruiting Policy. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

Please feel free to visit the school before deciding if you wish to apply. Please email to arrange a visit or if you have any further questions. Applications should be sent to this email address. Please note, an application form must be submitted; CVs will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 17th June at 4pm. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th June 2026.

Please see here for Job Description
Please see here for Person Specification
Please see here for Application Form.