Finance / HR manager

Queen's Drive Infant School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UU

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours a week Monday to Friday (could be over 4 days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Between £29,542 and £33,119
• Pay scale: Grade 7 points 12-19

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a key role within the school, responsible for leading finance administration and HR processes, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of these services across the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience of working within a school or similar office environment
• Have strong finance and budget management skills
• Be confident managing HR administration processes including recruitment, contracts, absence monitoring and personnel records
• Possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be able to work independently whilst also contributing positively to the wider school team
• Have experience of using school management systems and financial software (e.g. Arbor/FMS) desirable

Duties will include:

• Managing school finances including orders, invoices, reconciliations and budget monitoring
• Supporting the Headteacher and Governors with financial reporting
• Managing payroll liaison and personnel administration
• Maintaining confidential staff records and HR documentation
• Booking and keeping records of building maintenance and servicing, ensuring compliance
• Overseeing GDPR

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

Friendly, supportive colleagues

Support and training to help you settle in plus ongoing CPD to help you develop in the role

Free eye test, parking and refreshments

Wellbeing opportunities throughout the year

Flexible working opportunities

Could work over 4 days

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.

We are seeking to appoint an organised and professional School Finance/HR Manager to join our friendly and hardworking team. Are you ready to join us?

Why not come and visit us to find out more? Please call or email us on office@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk.

Please visit our website Recruitment | QUEEN'S DRIVE INFANT to download an application pack. Please email completed applications along with a covering letter to office@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk (we cannot accept CV’s)

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Finance and HR Manager job description ~ 2026.docx - 23.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification for Finance HR.docx - 15.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queen's Drive Infant School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Queen's Drive Infant School website
• Email address: office@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01733 343914
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-drive-infant-school

Queen's Drive Infant School is a vibrant inner city school that is well resourced. We have a caring ethos, and excellent curriculum & happy children.

Arranging a visit to Queen's Drive Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk.

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