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Job Summary
Are you highly organised with a keen eye for detail and a passion for supporting schools We are seeking an Office Finance Assistant to join our friendly team providing vital financial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our school on a part time permanent basis. This is a varied and rewarding role where youll manage finance systems assist with day-to-day office operations and be a welcoming point of contact for parents and visitors. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy making a positive impact wed love to hear from you.
Your opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of our school office. As an Office Finance Assistant youll be at the heart of our operations - managing financial processes supporting administrative tasks and providing a warm professional welcome to parents and visitors. Youll gain experience across a variety of systems and responsibilities from handling school finances and organising trips to maintaining accurate records and supporting the leadership team. If youre looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your contribution truly matters this could be the perfect fit for you.
What were looking for:
- Strong ICT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Effective communication and good administration skills
- Ability to work to deadlines use initiative and keep your line manager informed
- Pleasant and welcoming manner with excellent timekeeping and reliability
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to build appropriate relationships and maintain professional boundaries with children and young people
- Experience in a finance or office environment (school or educational setting desirable)
- Familiarity with finance and school systems such as Sage SIMS Parentmail and WisePay (desirable)
Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.
About Marden Lodge Primary School
Our School sits within an established clusterof Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Marden Lodge our clusterincludes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School WhyteleafePrimary School Warlingham Village Primary School and Hillcroft PrimarySchool.
This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise andexperience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2500 colleagues and over 19000 pupils
- 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 offerwhich 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
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - 23651
Actual Salary: 7912.65
Hours: 2 days per week 7 hours per day (days of the week in which you work are flexible). Term time only.
Closing Date: 25 January 2026
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Typing
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Front Desk
- Filing
- Administrative Experience
About Company
GLF Schools a MAT (Multi Academy Trust) where children Grow, Learn & Flourish. Over40 primary & secondary schools across 5 LAs with whom we work in partnership.
