Senior Administrative and Finance Officer – 30 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

Hours:    Part time – 30 hours per week  – 08:30 – 16:30 – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Hampshire pay grade: Grade E

Mayhill Junior School is a small school set in the village of Odiham in North-East Hampshire. Due to the retirement of our long-standing Business Manager, we are looking to recruit a Senior Administrative and Finance Officer, to be part of our friendly team.  We are looking for an exceptional candidate Ideally with school-based experience, who can effectively manage the financial and administrative elements of school life and contribute positively to our staff team.

Working in a school office can be fun, busy, challenging and rewarding and is crucial to the smooth running of the school.  No two days are ever the same, never a dull moment and expect the unexpected!  So, if you are friendly and welcoming, highly efficient and able to deal with anything with a smile on your face then you could be the right person for us.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Experience of working in a school and as part of a team
  • Experience of school-based systems such as Arbor and IBC
  • Has excellent multi-tasking skills, alongside the ability to manage challenging situations calmly, positively and professionally in a busy environment
  • Is friendly and able to communicate effectively, warmly and professionally at all times
  • A good knowledge of finance and personnel
  • The ability to manage the school budget and provide reports for governing body meetings
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
  • Has excellent literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent in Math’s and English)
  • Is first aid qualified or prepared to become first aid trained

Your duties will include:

  • Supporting the Headteacher in the preparation, management and monitoring of the school budget
  • Preparing regular financial reports for the Headteacher and governors
  • Effectively managing and maintaining day-to-day financial systems within the school
  • Responsible for school personnel administration
  • Responsible for the completion of all new starter/leaver paperwork and other documentation relating to staff employment.
  • Administration of the schools’ health and safety procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
  • Overseeing data protection procedures
  • Working alongside the caretaker to manage the school site and building maintenance

We can offer you:

  •  Friendly and dedicated staff team committed to achieving the best
  • Opportunities for training and learning new skills
  • Handover from current post holder
  • Support for EPS and EFS
  • Wonderful, happy children who love to come to school
  • A leadership team committed to the wellbeing of all
  • Supportive parents and governors
  • A beautiful, historical building with excellent resources in a village where the school is a vital part of the community

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please give us a call or email our school office to arrange a visit.  We look forward to welcoming you.

To request and application pack or if you would like any further information, please contact the school office at: adminoffice@mayhill.hants.sch.uk or telephone 01256 702973

Closing date:  28th February 2025

Start Date: 22nd April 2025