Finance Assistant (Part-time)

Are you looking to work in a high performing and supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference

We are looking to recruit a Part-time Finance Assistant to join our hardworking and collaborative team contributing to the smooth running of financial operations in the school.

Your opportunity

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in providing a high-quality and timely support service to teaching and associate colleagues and parents/carers. They will ensure effective and efficient administration for finance processes at school. This will include managing the financial elements of trips admissions charity events and lettings. The Finance Assistant will also be responsible for school orders from placement to delivery.

What we are looking for

• Someone with financial and strong administrative experience
• An excellent communicator with a genuine desire to provide the best service to staff parents/carers and children.
• An organised individual who works in a methodical manner with a high level of attention to detail .
• Commitment to the aims and ethos of the school.
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment demonstrating calmness when under pressure.
• A self-starter who can manage their own workload prioritising effectively.

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

About Cordwalles Junior School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School Hammond Junior School Lightwater Village School Pine Ridge Infant School & Lorraine Infant School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise and experience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details:

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: 22918.66 - 23240 FTE

Actual Salary: 10953.77 - 11107.35

Hours: 20hrs a week -Monday to Friday (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Location: Based at Cordwalles Junior School or Pine Ridge Infant School - to be discussed at interview

Closing Date: Friday 4th July at 9.30am

Interview Date: W/C 7th July 2025

Early application is advised as applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may be scheduled ahead of the forecasted date