Data & Finance Officer at St Mary’s CE Middle School

Dorset Council UK; Puddletown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s CE Middle School is seeking a Data and Finance Officer to provide vital administrative support. This permanent role, offering up to 30 hours a week during term time, encompasses a variety of responsibilities including data protection, admissions handling, and finance tasks. Ideal candidates will be proactive team players with strong organizational skills and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication: confident dealing with staff, students, and parents.
• A proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school's data protection processes.
• Handle the pupil admissions process.
• Maintain the school's Management Information System (MIS).
• Accurately raise orders and invoices for payment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Previous data and/or finance experience

Job description

St Mary’s CE Middle School, Puddletown

Permanent Data and Finance Officer, up to 30 hours per week

Term Time only (38 weeks per year plus one week during the holidays)

Grade 6 - £13.05 to £13.69 per hour (pay award pending)

Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 10th July 2025

St Mary’s CE Middle School, Puddletown, has a rare and exciting vacancy for a Data and Finance Officer who will join our supportive and friendly Admin Team providing vital support services to our staff, pupils and parents. This is a fast-paced, varied, and rewarding role!

The role is for up to 30 hours per week that can be over 4 or 5 days (to be discussed at interview).

Key Responsibilities

• Data Protection Lead: Oversee the schools data protection processes including the coordination of SAR/FOI responses
• Admissions: Handle the pupil admissions process from initial enquiry to enrolment including maintaining records
• Management Information System (MIS): Maintenance of the schools MIS (Arbor) and other pupil systems including data analysis, statutory returns and end of year procedures
• Finance: To accurately raise orders and invoices for payment, reconcile statements and bank cash
• Office Support: Support with answering the phone and reception. The potential to become a first aider with training provided where appropriate
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A friendly and professional individual with strong interpersonal skills
• A proactive team player who can multitask in a fast-paced school environment
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Previous data and/or finance experience (school experience preferred but not essential)
• Excellent communication skills - confident in dealing with staff, students and parents
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  
  

The Job Description provides a general overview of the role, although the Context Statement includes more detailed information about this exciting opportunity.

Any questions?

For further information about the role, please contact Tori in the office on 01305 848293.

Other Things You Need To Know

Employment is to the Wessex Multi-Academy Trust and employees may be required to work across any of the Academy Trust Schools in accordance with operational requirements.