Finance and Administrative Assistant
Woodberry Down Community Primary School, London, N4 1SY16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time Only 35 hours per week 9.00am - 5.00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £33,036 - £34,488
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills & Abilities -
The successful candidate will be able to:
Manage workload and meet deadlines.
Prioritise tasks and adapt to changes.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Communicate clearly and professionally.
Interact confidently with parents, staff, pupils, and
visitors.
Handle numerical data effectively.
Use Google Workspace and Sheets.
Create documents and presentations with Canva.
Identify errors and resolve issues.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will be able to:
Professional, highly organised, and
trustworthy
Resilient, calm under pressure, proactive,
and solution-focused
Collaborative, confident yet empathetic
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work, has strong attention to detail,
and is confident handling financial and administrative information. The right
candidate must manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
You will work closely with colleagues, supporting various finance and administrative
tasks. Strong digital skills, particularly in Google Workspace, Google Drive, and Canva,
would be valuable. We have a dedicated staff who share a common goal: to support
every child in fulfilling their potential. We want our Finance and Admin Assistant to be
part of this team and contribute positively to our schools' operations.
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to providing excellent service to
pupils, families, and colleagues, we would love to hear from you. School visits are
welcome, and I encourage prospective applicants to learn more about our schools and
communities.
Further information about the job
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 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodberry Down Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 661 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02088024051
An Outstanding three form primary school based in Manor House Hackney.
Arranging a visit to Woodberry Down Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk.
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