Finance Officer - L5 £26403.- £28598 FTE 15 hours per week Administrative Assistant – L3 £24796 - £25.185 FTE 20 hours per week Temporary until 31/08/2026 The New Guild Trust are seeking to appoint an ambitious and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and efficiency to our administration team. The post is for a dual role contract as a Finance Officer and Administrative Assistant, to join our committed team from 1 st January 2026 at Jackfield Infant School. The role is part-time permanent, 35 hours per week (8.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Monday to Friday), term time only; split between a Finance Officer role and school Administrative Assistant. The post will be subject to a 6 month probationary period. The school Finance/Administrative Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of a school. This position involves a range of responsibilities, from and processing orders to reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports. Key skills include strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will play a key role in maintaining the administration systems within the school. You will be flexible, be able to work under pressure and organise and prioritise your work commitments. Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff be responsible for undertaking administrative, financial, organisational processes within the school. Experience of working in a busy office environment is essential, as is the need for a professional adaptable attitude in what can sometimes be a pressured environment. In this role you will: · Work in a positive, creative and supportive environment. · Have experience in Arbor, ACCESS finance systems. · Be self-motivated and able to act on own initiative. · Have excellent organisational skills. · Work under pressure and to deadlines. · Be capable of operating computer based admin systems. · Be a good communicator, with the ability to work with all stakeholders, parents, children, senior management, staff members and governors. · Have excellent literacy, numeracy, administrative and IT skills. · Be an organised professional with attention to detail and ability to take responsibility for outcomes. If you are that person, The New Guild Trust may well be the place for you! As a proud member of the New Guild Trust we know that you will be provided with the highest quality of professional development and support for your relevant stage of career, alongside the highest regard for your well-being and personal success. You will join a dynamic team of people at Jackfield Infant School, who are all dedicated to making a difference through inspiring children. T he New Guild Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 1 st October Following successful shortlisting you will be notified on Monday 6 th October Interviews: Tuesday 14 th October. Start date: 1 st January, 2026 Mrs. R. Davies Head Teacher Jackfield Infant School Jackfield Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1ET 01782 234450 Application packs will be available from the school.