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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 you’ll 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, we’d 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, you’ll be at the heart of our operations - managing financial processes, supporting administrative tasks, and providing a warm, professional welcome to parents and visitors. You’ll 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 you’re 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 we're looking for:
1. Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
2. Effective communication and good administration skills
3. Ability to work to deadlines, use initiative, and keep your line manager informed
4. Pleasant and welcoming manner with excellent timekeeping and reliability
5. High level of integrity and confidentiality
6. Ability to build appropriate relationships and maintain professional boundaries with children and young people
7. Experience in a finance or office environment (school or educational setting desirable)
8. 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 cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Marden Lodge, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School and Hillcroft Primary 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.
9. A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
10. Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
11. 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
12. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
13. 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
14. Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
15. Flexible working options
16. Generous holiday allowance
17. Work life and family friendly policies
18. Employee wellbeing initiatives
19. Career pathways and talent management
20. Access to a staff benefits portal
21. Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £23,651
Actual Salary: £7,912.65
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
Safeguarding Statement
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.