Finance Officer (0.5 FTE)

Wiltshire Career Site; Calne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Supportive team

Professional development

Wellbeing of all

Parents & governors

Mission-driven workplace

Job summary

Priestley Primary School is seeking a Finance Officer to support budget preparation, monitoring and reporting, and to manage day-to-day financial systems. The role includes staff administration and GDPR-related responsibilities, with the possibility to contribute to safeguarding and health & safety tasks.

The position is part-time 0.5 FTE and permanent, starting December 2026 or January 2027. Experience in a school setting and familiarity with SIMS are advantageous, along with strong numeracy,

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment.
• Familiarity with SIMS or willingness to learn.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent).
• Ability to handle confidential information and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for Headteacher and governors.
• Maintain day-to-day financial systems within the school.
• Handle school personnel administration including new starters/leavers.
• Process staff employment documentation.
• Assist Health & Safety administration with SLT and GDPR officer duties.

Skills

Teamwork in school

SIMS familiarity

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Budget knowledge

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Literacy & numeracy GCSEs

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Salary: Grade H £32,000 - £37,000 (0.5 FTE)

Hours of work: Part time 0.5 FTE

Contract: Permanent

A bit about us:

Priestley Primary School is named after Joseph Priestley – philosopher and teacher – who discovered oxygen and believed that education was the key to shaping the futures of both people and the world. Following this belief, we are committed to academic standards to ensure children have better life chances, whilst understanding that it is vitally important not to lose sight of the child as an individual. We aim to help families develop communicative, competent, confident young people who are more than ready for the next challenge in their educational journey, so we foster social learning and develop children’s interests by providing opportunities and experiences.

About the role:

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our team from December 2026 or January 2027. Whilst this is a role that is crucial to the smooth running of the school, it can also be varied, busy, rewarding and (most of the time) fun.

• 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.
• Responsibility for school personnel administration.
• Responsibility for the completion of all new starter/leaver paperwork and other documentation relating to staff employment.
• Administration of Health & Safety (with the SLT) and management of medical needs.
• Overseeing data protection procedures by taking on the role of GDPR officer.

About You

• Has experience of working in a school and as part of a team.
• Has experience of school-based systems such as SIMS, or a willingness to learn.
• 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.
• Has a good knowledge of finance and personnel.
• Is able 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 Maths and English).

What We Offer You

• A supportive and inclusive working environment which is committed to staff wellbeing
• Friendly and dedicated staff team committed to achieving the best.
• Dedication to professional and leadership development: benefitting your career progression
• A leadership team committed to the wellbeing of all
• Supportive parents and governors.
• An exciting place to work with a passionate and professional staff team which is committed to our mission of enhancing children’s futures.

The hours of work are negotiable, term time plus 2 weeks (41 working weeks).

Closing date (and time): 13th November 2026 12:00pm
Interview date: Week commencing 16th November 2026
Commencement date: ASAP - before the start of Term 3 (4th January 2027)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.