Business Support and Finance Co-Ordinator

Bushey Meads School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,518.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE) APT&C points 16 - 20 plus London Fringe, paid pro-rata and based on experience. Full-time figures are £30,518pa - £32,597pa + £1045pa and the actual pro-rata salary range is £18,112pa - £19,346pa + £620pa

Business Support and Finance Co-Ordinator job summary

Are you an organised, proactive, and financially astute professional looking to make a real difference in an educational environment?

Are you interested in a role that supports the management of a variety of essential functions and schools across our Trust, while being a key contact for parents and students on financial matters?

We are seeking a dedicated individual to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school’s financial and administrative operations. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial processing, maintaining effective business systems, and contributing to the efficient management of resources across the school. The successful candidate will be supported by the Senior Finance Assistant(s) and the Trust Business Manager, working as part of our dedicated central finance team.

What we are looking for:

• Good organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Good financial awareness and attention to detail, with an understanding of finance and accurate record keeping.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and find practical solutions.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well with parents, students and colleagues.
• A positive and flexible team player, committed to supporting the central finance team and Trust schools.

Why choose our school?

• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
• Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
• Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Bike2Work Scheme

The salary for this post is APT&C points 16 - 20 plus London Fringe, paid pro-rata and based on experience. Full-time figures are £30,518pa - £32,597pa + £1045pa and the actual pro-rata salary range is £18,112pa - £19,346pa + £620pa. If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Rosie Dean, HR and Recruitment Administrator on 020 8955 8833.

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit a letter of application of no more than two sides of A4 which should be addressed to Mr Jeremy Turner (Executive Principal) and returned to Sheniece Fyffe or Rosie Dean in the HR Office or emailed to: Recruitment@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline. The application letter should include details of why you consider yourself to be suited to the post.

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early application is advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pe-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bushey Meads School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bushey Meads School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushey-meads-school-bushey

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