Finance Administrator

Upton-by-Chester High School, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 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: £19,750.00 - £20,229.00 Annually (Actual)

Finance Administrator job summary

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and adaptable Finance Administrator to join our busy and supportive school team.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial administration of the school, working closely with colleagues, parents and external suppliers. You will need to be organised, reliable and able to manage information accurately, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a positive attitude and enjoys working collaboratively within a small team and of equal importance, part of the whole school team.
• Is organised, hardworking and able to use initiative to find practical solutions to challenges.
• Has excellent communication skills and can convey financial information clearly and appropriately to a range of audiences.
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and sensitivity when dealing with financial matters involving parents, colleagues and external suppliers.
• Acts with honesty and integrity and approaches their work with patience, resilience and a good sense of humour.

Full training will be provided for the successful candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant administrative experience who is looking to develop their skills within a school environment.

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.

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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 Upton-by-Chester High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1728 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Upton-by-Chester High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upton-by-chester-high-school

“This is a good school with an outstanding 6th Form” OFSTED 2019

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