Overview
Job Title: Finance and Administration Assistant
Location: Priors Mill CofE Primary School
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: NJC Scale 14 – 17
Weekly Hours: 22.5 hpw
Working Weeks: 190 days TTO + 5 days
About Us
Priors Mill CE Primary School is a very popular school at the heart of the local community. The school offers an inspiring curriculum and provides children with high achievement, confidence and strong moral values underpinned by a distinctly Christian ethos. The school joined Melrose Learning Trust in May 2023. The Governing Body of Priors Mill CE Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, organized and personable individual to join our busy, friendly administration team. The school is looking to recruit someone with the relevant experience to assist the school with day-to-day demands within a busy office, with a particular focus on overseeing the school’s financial responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Complete administrative and financial responsibilities within the school with support from the Trust, including:
* Bank reconciliations
* Invoicing and purchase orders
* School orders
* Managing parental payments
* Involvement with school budget
* Implement/follow effective policies, systems and procedures to enhance the administrative operations within the school.
* Work closely with the school’s administration and facilities team, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
* Ensure that the school MIS system is up to date in relation to pupils and staff.
* Foster a supportive and inclusive environment throughout school where everybody feels valued and respected.
Our successful candidate will ideally have
* Previous experience in supporting financial, administrative, and operational functions within a school or similar setting.
* A recognised qualification in Business Administration/Finance or equivalent.
* Solid understanding of budget management, purchase orders, invoices and financial reporting.
* Excellent communication skills, with ability to advise and report to senior leadership.
* Proficient in using modern information management systems including Teams, word processing, Excel spreadsheets and electronic databases.
* A passion for working with children and a commitment to promoting well-being and inclusivity.
* Demonstrate patience, empathy and a positive attitude towards overcoming challenges.
* A resilient, proactive and positive nature.
What’s on Offer
* A competitive salary with opportunities for professional development.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment within a dedicated team.
* Access to ongoing training and development opportunities at local and Trust level.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions, wellbeing support, bike scheme, electric car scheme and Blue Light discounts.
* Networking opportunities across a geographical spread within the Northeast.
How to Apply
If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, we would warmly welcome your application. Visits to school are strongly encouraged; please contact us on 01642 650426 and we will arrange a time. For more information about us, please visit www.priorsmill.org.uk
Closing Date for Applications: 9am Monday 22nd September 2025
Interviews: Friday 26th September 2025
Position Available: As soon as possible
Priors Mill CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 3, including an enhanced disclosure, satisfactory references, before an offer of employment is confirmed. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check as part of the safer recruitment process. Priors Mill CE Primary School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
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