Finance Officer (0.5 FTE)

Wiltshire Council; Calne; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 37.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff wellbeing

Friendly staff

Career development

Wellbeing focus

Governor support

Descripción de la vacante

Priestley Primary School in Calne is seeking a Finance Officer to join the team from December 2026 or January 2027. This permanent, part-time role (0.5 FTE) supports the Headteacher with budget preparation, management and monitoring, and with day-to-day financial systems.

You will prepare regular financial reports for the Headteacher and governors, handle staff administration, HR paperwork for starters and leavers, and contribute to Health & Safety and GDPR compliance.

Formación

• Experience in a school environment and teamwork.
• Familiarity with SIMS or willingness to learn.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent).
• Confidentiality and safeguarding procedures understood.

Responsabilidades

• Support Headteacher in budget preparation, management and monitoring.
• Prepare regular financial reports for Headteacher and governors.
• Manage day-to-day financial systems within the school.
• Handle school personnel administration and staff paperwork.
• Administer Health & Safety with SLT and GDPR officer duties.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Finance knowledge

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Educación

GCSE Maths and English

Herramientas

SIMS

Descripción del empleo

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.