Start date: February 2026
The Governors of St Patrick’s RC High School are seeking a Finance and HR Officer to join our wonderful school.
Some of the main responsibilities;
Finance
To ensure that the use of the school’s finances support its vision and aims by;
* efficient management of all school financial resources, including assisting the SBM with the implementation and updating of Policies and Procedures where appropriate
* enforcing the school finance handbook to ensure correct processes are followed for all orders
* setting up BACS payments and ensuring appropriate authorisations
HR
* Act as the first point of contact for staff queries in relation to recruitment, on boarding and inductions, consultancy and other methods of engagement
* Approval to Appoint process Run reports, analyse data, and produce accurate, distributable management information reports for staff and managers (as appropriate) on employee, team and organisational levels, merging data from several different sources
To arrange an informal visit, please contact Cat Taylor, HR Assistant, by email at taylor.c@stpatricksrchigh.co.uk.
Closing Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 8th January 2026
All applications must be submitted via the Greater Jobs website.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
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