Finance Assistant
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 7 - 9, FTE salary £26,403 - £ £27, 254 p.a. Actual Salary £9,073 - £9, 315 p.a.
Hours:14 hrs a week, Thursdays and Fridays 8.15am to 3.45 pm (30 minute lunch break)
Contract type: Permanent, Part time, Term time plus additional 6 days (41 working weeks)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Role
The generic Finance Assistant Job Description and Person Specification details are included in the pack but to highlight that we are specifically looking for someone with the following qualifications/attributes:
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths – strong English and Maths skills
• NVQ 3 Business and Administration qualification or equivalent
• Experience of working in a busy office/admin environment (school experience preferred but not essential)
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced working environment with ever changing priorities
• Be able to work as part of a team as well as on own
• Ability to work closely with the other members of the office team
• Ability to plan and develop systems
• Methodical with good attention to detail
What You’ll Do:
• Be responsible for preparing financial reports for governors
• Support with the planning and setting of budgets
• Checking payroll
• Managing purchase orders invoices, payments of goods and services using the school finance software
• Journaling income on the school finance system
• Bank reconciliation
• Prepare for auditors as required
• Prepare reports on incomes and expenditure
• Obtaining quotes and ordering resources
• Be part of a team supporting the overall work and ethos of the school
• Be part of a team who are the first point of contact for parents/carers and all stakeholders contacting the school – either by telephone, email and face to face
• Support our strong pastoral ethos and contribute positively to our whole school vision
• Attend termly trust finance meetings
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
• A highly motivated administrator,
• A fantastic communicator who brings warmth and positivity to the team
• Committed to inclusive education and supporting every child’s journey.
• Energetic, reflective and always striving to be the best for the school.
• Excited to be part of a school where relationships are strong and values are lived every day.
In return we can offer you:
• a commitment to continuing your professional development
• a highly supportive Local Governing Board and staff team who work hard to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes both academically and socially
• lively, happy, well-motivated children who are keen and eager to learn
• opportunities for collaboration with schools within the Primitas Learning Partnership
• an incredibly positive working environment, passionately believing that our human resources are our most important and valuable resources.
• access to free counselling services
• access to healthcare scheme
For further information regarding Henry Chadwick Primary School please visit www.henrychadwick.staffs.sch.uk
How to apply
If you would like further information on the role, please contact office@henrychadwick.staffs.sch.uk
To apply for the post, please click the apply now button and complete the application form and equality and monitoring form by the closing date. .
Closing Date: 12 noon 8th July 2026
Interview date: 15th July 2026
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
In addition, this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches.
You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of your qualifications.
A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.