Finance Administrator

Grove Church of England School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7PW

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) pro rata to part time hours and term time plus one week holiday work

Finance Administrator job summary

Grove CE Primary School

North Drive, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire

OX12 7PW Email: cpreece@grove.oxon.sch.uk

Website: www.groveprimary.org

Headteacher: Mrs D Blake

Chair of Governors: Mr C Moulds

We are looking for a Finance Administrator with some Reception duties

Required from September 2026 18.5 hours per week 8.30am - 4.00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8.30am - 1.00pm Wednesdays / Actual annual salary £11,513.68 ( FTE - £26,824) Grade 6 point 8 (scale points 8 to 13)

Grove CE School is looking for a friendly, personable and professional Finance Administrator to join our busy team. The postholder will support the school Bursar and be responsible for undertaking financial processes within the school. This position will also include some regular Reception cover.

Experience of working in a fast-paced school environment is desirable but applications may be considered from candidates with relevant skills. The successful candidate will be proficient in general office duties and IT packages with the ability to prioritise their own workload, be flexible in their approach and maintain confidentiality at all times. They will possess attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to multi-task If you think this is you then we would be pleased to hear from you.

This position is for 18.5 hours per week during school term time plus one week and possibly some additional paid days by arrangement during school holidays. The contract is for one year in the first instance.

Grove CE Primary School promotes the highest standards for all our children, widening experiences and to fully prepare children for the next stage of their learning journey.

You would be joining a team dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

Is able to prioritise and manage their own workload

Enjoys working as part of a team and is flexible

Has lots of patience, energy and enthusiasm

Has experience of working in a busy office environment

Has great people skills

Our school can offer:

Well behaved, happy and motivated children

A supportive and friendly staff team

A commitment to your training and professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please take a look at our website for further information about our school. Contact Mrs. Cathy Preece at cpreece@grove.oxon.sch.uk for further information about the post.

Application forms are available at www.groveprimary.org

Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026

Interviews: TBC

Grove CE Primary is an equal opportunities employer and committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with references before starting with us.

Love, Respect & Resilience

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

Grove CE Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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 Grove Church of England School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grove Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grove-church-of-england-school-wantage

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