Finance and Personnel Administrator

Southfield School, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  We are looking to appoint the right candidate for this post as soon as possible.

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE)

Finance and Personnel Administrator job summary

We are seeking a Finance and Personnel Administrator to join our school office team, providing an efficient finance and personnel support service. Across finance, admissions, on boarding of new staff and accuracy of pupil and staff data.
This is a key operational role ensuring systems are accurate, compliant and reliable.
The successful candidate will work independently within established procedures, using initiative and sound judgement to manage specialist administrative processes. While the role does not include decision-making or budget ownership, it carries significant responsibility for accuracy, confidentiality and compliance, and plays an important part in safeguarding and supporting children and families.

Southfield not just cares about the children, but about the staff too, making it a great place to work. We have a bright and spacious comfortable break out area for our teachers and support staff, dedicated PPA room, and a fully equipped functioning kitchen.
By providing a positive work environment, it brings out the best in our teachers. We support training, career development, and your passions.
You’ll get free parking, free hot drinks, ongoing support, and a great team.

We believe that schools can and do make a difference in shaping lives, and that the most important resource in any school is its staff. At the heart of this belief is the recognition that people are the school’s greatest asset. The success of Southfield School is built upon the dedication, commitment, expertise, and enthusiasm of our highly skilled team. Their passion and professionalism create a supportive and inspiring environment in which our children can thrive and achieve their full potential.

We warmly welcome the opportunity for prospective applicants to visit our school, meet our dedicated staff, and experience our vibrant community of pupils. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01707 276 504 to schedule an appointment with the Headteacher.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 21st April 2026

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to shortlist, interview, and appoint prior to the advertised closing date.

We believe that schools 'can' and 'do' make a difference and change lives and that the most important resource in any school is its staff. The success of Southfield School is due to our dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff.
Southfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all members of our community.
For more information on our School, please visit our website Home | Southfield School or find us on Facebook: Southfield School - Facebook

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

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 Southfield School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 109 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southfield-school-hatfield

Dear Applicant,
Looking for a challenge? Have a desire to work in an environment where you can make a ‘real’ difference to the lives of young
people? If so, Southfield School could be the place for you.
We are a family where no two pupils are alike, and no two members of staff are alike. Our pupils all have challenging
communication difficulties/ASD and associated conditions.
Our school vision is to support all children, so they thrive during their time at Southfield School and are prepared socially,
emotionally, and academically for their next steps in education. Collaboration with parents and carers and the entire multidisciplinary
team who support our pupils is vital and key to our success.
Everyone plays a part in the future of our pupils with staff skills being utilised in order that we have a huge range of expertise, to
support our pupils and families.
We are looking for like-minded, resilient staff who are passionate and who can work in a team. See more about Southfield in
our School Video here: https://southfield-school.secure-primarysite.net/our-school/
Come and join us and make a difference to the lives of children every day.

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