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