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Cordwalles Junior School and Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation are seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable Office Manager and Finance Administrator to their friendly and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience and a passion for helping schools run smoothly. As the first point of contact for many of our parents, visitors and staff, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office, while contributing to the warm and welcoming environment of our schools.
Your Opportunity
In this key role, you will lead and support a dedicated office team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all administrative and finance functions across the schools. From overseeing daily operations and managing financial processes, to supporting the Leadership Teams and acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, this role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will be at the heart of the school community, promoting a warm, professional environment while maintaining excellent communication and the highest standards of confidentiality.
What we are looking for
1. Proven experience working in a school office, ideally within an educational environment.
2. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage office staff effectively.
3. Excellent planning, organisational, administrative and finance abilities with a keen eye for detail.
4. Confident in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), with familiarity in school systems such as SIMS or Pupil Asset considered a bonus.
5. Clear, professional communication skills and a friendly, welcoming manner.
6. Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping, personal integrity, and a commitment to confidentiality.
7. Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and remain calm and positive under pressure.
8. A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school environment.
About Cordwalles Junior School
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School, Pine Ridge Infant School & Lorraine Infant 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. Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
10. 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
11. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
12. 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
13. Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
14. Flexible working options
15. Generous holiday allowance
16. Work life and family friendly policies
17. Employee wellbeing initiatives
18. Access to a staff benefits portal
19. Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information
The Details:
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: GLF Associate 3.1 - £25,001 FTE
Actual Salary: £15,702.22
Hours of Work: 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday (41 weeks incl. INSET)
Closing Date: Monday 13th April at 9.30am
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th April 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.