Finance and Administration Officer
John Chilton School, Northolt, UB5 5LD17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, Term Time Only (40 weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 7, Scale Point (23-25) Salary £38,397-£39,417 (Pro Rata) inclusive of London Weighting and Ealing Supplement
Additional allowances
Inclusive of London Weighting and Ealing Supplement
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
You will:
- Take responsibility for the school’s day-to-day operational finances, including raising orders, processing invoices, reconciling accounts and managing petty cash
- Manage the school’s private/unofficial fund, ensuring compliance and audit readiness
- Oversee financial processes related to trips, events and parent payments
- Provide high-level administrative support, including producing detailed reports, analysing data and maintaining accurate digital records
- Support the development and monitoring of administrative systems and procedures
- Assist in the management of school resources, inventory and stock control
- Work collaboratively across both school sites, including occasional front office/reception support
- Contribute to the wider life of the school, including events and communication with families
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Have proven experience in finance and administration, ideally within a school or similar setting
- Demonstrate excellent ICT skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and databases, with the ability to analyse data and produce clear reports
- Have experience using school systems such as FMS (or similar financial/management systems)
- Demonstrate excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Have strong numeracy, literacy and communication skills
- Be able to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
- Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, families and external partners
- Remain calm and efficient under pressure
A flexible, proactive approach and a strong commitment to teamwork are essential.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- a fantastic school where everyone is valued;
- the opportunity to develop skills and experience with personalised opportunities for continuing professional development;
- excellent facilities, resources and job satisfaction within a supportive environment;
- support from colleagues and a leadership team dedicated to success.
At John Chilton School we want our staff team to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the school and local community. We would like to employ staff that help us achieve our ambition of being a proactive anti-racist school, that empowers all our pupils, staff and families, and enables all to achieve and grow.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2.
Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Chilton School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 157 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Chilton School website
- Email address
- vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02082894790
John Chilton School is a successful school for pupils who have complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We are innovative in our approach to educate pupils with a range of cognitive, physical and medical needs (4 to 19 years) in a unique environment. The school has two sites co-located with mainstream academies and will be expanding further in September 2023. The post holder will be expected to work across both sites.
Arranging a visit to John Chilton School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk.
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