Part-Time School Finance Officer: Budget & Admin Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Friendly staff

Career development

Wellbeing focus

Governor support

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Finance knowledge

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

SIMS

Job description

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.