Finance and Admin Assistant (Meridian Community Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff team

Professional development

Inclusive learning environment

Job summary

Meridian Community Primary School in Peacehaven is seeking a Finance and Admin Assistant to join our office team. The role is 37 hours per week, full-time, term-time only (42 weeks plus leave) with a permanent contract and pro rata salary.

You will support school finances, admin tasks, and provide a welcoming service to pupils and families. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational and IT skills, good communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Qualifications

• Experience within a school environment would be advantageous.
• Experience in managing finances is desirable.
• Ability to work in a busy school office and provide a welcoming service.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance and admin support to ensure smooth school operations.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, families, staff and visitors.
• Maintain organised records and handle administrative tasks efficiently.
• Work both independently and as part of a team with accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Literacy

IT skills

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Finance and Admin Assistant

Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (working for 42 weeks per year plus 6.51 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Contract: Permanent – 42 weeks per year (Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm)

Closing date: 16th October 2026 noon

About this role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated Finance and Admin Officer to join our friendly and dedicated office team. This is a varied and rewarding role that supports the smooth running and management of the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our systems and processes run efficiently while providing a welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff, and visitors. Experience within a school environment and managing finances would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• have excellent organisational and administrative skills
• have excellent communication skills with a wide range of people
• be able to work independently and as part of a team
• have strong literacy and IT skills

What we can offer

• strong, supportive and committed staff team
• a commitment to supporting your continuing professional development
• an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious learning environment for all children

Additional information

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About us

Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Interviews: week beginning 19th October.

Location: Meridian Community Primary School (Roderick Ave, Peacehaven BN10 8BZ).