Finance Assistant

Caldecott Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5HB

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours a week, 4 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Caldecott Primary School are looking for a Finance Assistant to support the Office team, providing financial and administrative support to the school to a high level of efficiency and accuracy. Previous experience in a Primary School would be desirable as would experience of finance and administration.

You will be able to demonstrate relevant experience along with excellent ICT and interpersonal skills. Experience of working in a similar role would be desirable but we would welcome applications from those with equivalent experience gained in a different environment.

What the school offers its staff

We offer innovative, forward thinking and friendly staff, great team working and a commitment to staff training.

Caldecott School is a large, thriving primary school based in South Abingdon. We have strong partnerships with the local secondary and other primary schools. We would welcome any visits to see our school in action; please contact the school office to arrange. Please also take a look at our website https://www.caldecott.oxon.sch.uk

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 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.

Finance Administrator Job Description.pdf - 405 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Finance Assistant.pdf - 172 KB (opens in new tab)

About Caldecott Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Caldecott Primary School website
• Email address: admin.2605@caldecott.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01235 523132
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caldecott-primary-school

At Caldecott Primary School our school motto is 'Happy Learners, Aiming High' and this sums up our aim to ensure that every single child fulfils their potential and builds confidence to achieve their dreams.
The staff at Caldecott are committed, hardworking and caring. They provide stimulating and well planned learning for children of all abilities. We have a positive partnership with parents, carers and our community and a dedicated Governing Body, School Council, Eco-Council and PTA (The Friends of Caldecott).
You will find a warm and welcoming environment in our school which is built on excellent relationships between adults and children. Our school is wonderfully resourced with spacious classrooms. Caldecott enjoys lovely grounds and children enjoy access to a wide range of activities both inside and out.

Arranging a visit to Caldecott Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.2605@caldecott.oxon.sch.uk.

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