25 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): This is a permanent, full-time position offering the perfect work-life balance, with exact hours to be agreed upon with the right candidate. Ideally, we are looking for someone to work from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Between £25,989 and £28,142

Pay scale

Grade 13

Hourly rate

£13.47 to £14.58 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

  • Proficient computer skills, specifically in Excel and Word
  • Strong GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade A-C/9-4 or equivalent)
  • Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build great relationships with pupils, parents, and staff
  • School office experience (this is preferable, but not essential—we value the right attitude and transferable skills!)

What the school offers its staff

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • A Path for Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent. For the right candidate, this role offers real opportunities for career progression and scope to take on greater responsibilities as you grow with us.
  • Professional Development: We are invested in your future and provide excellent opportunities to engage in continuing professional development.
  • A Warm, Vibrant Culture: Join a welcoming, friendly environment with a deeply rooted sense of teamwork.
  • A Forward-Thinking Team: Work alongside a highly skilled team that is passionate about school improvement and always open to fresh ideas.
  • Strong Support: Benefit from the backing of a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.

Flexible working opportunities

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and attracting high-quality talent to our team. While our ideal setup for this Finance and Admin Assistant role is a full-time, term-time arrangement, we are highly open to discussing alternative flexible patterns. For the right candidate, we are happy to consider part-time hours or an adjusted working schedule. We encourage exceptional candidates looking for flexibility to apply and discuss how this role could work for them.

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.

Reporting directly to the School Business Manager, you will keep our school running like clockwork by:

  • Maintaining precise records of income and expenditure
  • Managing invoices, ordering goods, and supporting financial decision-making
  • Providing comprehensive, confidential administrative and diary support
  • Acting as a welcoming face and voice of our school during reception duties

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; or risk damaging the school's reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beech Grove Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
244 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Beech Grove Primary School website
Email address
office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk
Phone number
01823662438
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Large Primary School in the heart of Wellington, Somerset

Arranging a visit to Beech Grove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk.

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