Finance and Administration Officer

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School

Thorburn Road

Pemberton

Wigan

WN5 9LW

Salary: Grade 5, £19,816 £22,105 per annum. £13.47 - £14.83 per hour

32.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:45 - 15:45

Required for March 2025

Do you want to work in a school where your expertise, drive and energy will make a real difference to the lives of our children?

Have you excellent business administration/finance skills, that will enhance our school operations?

Due to retirement, St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an Administration and Finance Officer, with a passion for excellence in education, and with a commitment to continuous improvement. This position is working within our School Office, the post holder will be an integral part of our Administration Team working closely with the School Business Manager.

St Cuthbert’s is a successful school, where staff, parents and governors work closely together to provide a high-quality education for all our pupils. You would be part of a hard-working and committed team with good opportunities for on-going professional development.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to carry out the role of Administration and Finance Officer, in the school and extended services who will:

1. Promote the highest standards of business ethos within the admin team and make effective use of resources in support of the school’s budget.
2. Be an integral part of the Administration Team and contribute to its future development, working closely with the School Business Manager and Early Years Manager.
3. Complete financial and general administration, including analysis of data and customer service duties.
4. Have previous experience of business administration. It will be an advantage to have previous experience working in schools / the education sector but not essential.
5. Be solution focused and embrace creativity and innovation in all areas.

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary and Early Years Centre are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Campbell in the school office.

An application pack is available from the school website here or from the school office on 01942 222721 or enquiries@admin.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk

Your completed application should be returned by email to enquiries@admin.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk

All applicants must meet the person specification requirements.

Application Closing date: Wednesday 15th January 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 16th January 2025

Interviews: Week Commencing 20th January 2025

Proposed start date: March 2025 (dependant on notice period)

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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