Admin/Finance Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, faith-based school commu­n

Training and development opportunities

Pastoral care focus

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a professional, reliable and warm administrator to join our school team. You will manage financial systems, office IT, and contribute to efficient school operations. We value numeracy and literacy, strong organisational skills, clear communication, and safeguarding awareness.

NVQ Level 3 is desirable. This role offers opportunities to develop professionally within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with financial systems and school cash office, SIMS and FMS is essential.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy with GCSE/O Level English & Maths or equivalent.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to develop and maintain effective systems.
• Clear and sensitive communication with staff, parents, pupils and external partners.
• Discretion with confidential information and understanding of safeguarding and data protection.

Skills

Financial systems

Numeracy

Literacy

Organisational skills

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Independent working

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ Level 3 (desirable)

Tools

SIMS

FMS

Mailing systems

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable and warm — a team player who shares our values and commitment to every pupil’s success. You will:

• Be confident with financial systems and office IT (experience with school cash office, SIMS, mailing systems and FMS is essential)
• Have excellent numeracy and literacy (minimum GCSE/O Level in English & Maths or equivalent)
• Demonstrate organisational flair, accuracy and the ability to develop and maintain effective systems
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with staff, parents, pupils and external partners
• Be discreet and trustworthy with confidential information and demonstrate understanding of safeguarding and data protection
• Be proactive and flexible, able to work independently and as part of our wider school team
• Have a willingness to learn and develop professionally; NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline is desirable but not essential

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, faith-based school community where staff wellbeing and professional growth are valued
• A clear opportunity to influence school systems and make a visible impact on pupil experience and outcomes
• Collaborative colleagues and access to training and development opportunities aligned to our improvement priorities (e.g., data systems, safeguarding, school finance)
• A friendly environment where your contribution helps sustain strong pastoral care and high standards across the school

Further details about the role

Please see Job description for further details about the role

Commitment to safeguarding

St Antony’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service certificate will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. As part of our safer recruitment checks we will also be carrying out online searches