Admin/Finance Officer

St Antony's Catholic Primary School, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TX

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36hrs per week(Monday to Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,090 and £33,053

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable and warm — a team player who shares our values and commitment to every pupil’s success. You will:

• Be confident with financial systems and office IT (experience with school cash office, SIMS, mailing systems and FMS is essential)
• Have excellent numeracy and literacy (minimum GCSE/O Level in English & Maths or equivalent)
• Demonstrate organisational flair, accuracy and the ability to develop and maintain effective systems
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with staff, parents, pupils and external partners
• Be discreet and trustworthy with confidential information and demonstrate understanding of safeguarding and data protection
• Be proactive and flexible, able to work independently and as part of our wider school team
• Have a willingness to learn and develop professionally; NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline is desirable but not essential

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, faith-based school community where staff wellbeing and professional growth are valued
• A clear opportunity to influence school systems and make a visible impact on pupil experience and outcomes
• Collaborative colleagues and access to training and development opportunities aligned to our improvement priorities (e.g., data systems, safeguarding, school finance)
• A friendly environment where your contribution helps sustain strong pastoral care and high standards across the school

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please see Job description for further details about the role

Commitment to safeguarding

St Antony’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service certificate will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. As part of our safer recruitment checks we will also be carrying out online searches

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Admin -Finance officer Job advert 1.10.26.pdf - 322 KB (opens in new tab)

Admin-Finance Officer JD 1.10.2026.pdf - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Antony's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 438 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Antony's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: admin@stantonyscps.co.uk
• Phone number: 0208 5044706
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-antony-s-catholic-primary-school-woodford-green

St. Antony’s is a popular and successful school with well-behaved and well-motivated children. You will be supported within a friendly and lively team and encouraged to further develop your skills.

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