Finance Manager

Melbourn Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours per week (4 days a week 8am-1pm; 1 day a week 8am-4pm; days to be agreed). 42 weeks permanent contract (38 weeks term time, 5 staff training days and 3 weeks during the school holidays).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6, SPC 18 to 22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong financial knowledge and ideally has experience working in a school setting
• Is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to improving children’s life chances through education
• Is highly organised, conscientious and able to manage a busy workload
• Is able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with fellow colleagues, parents and pupils
• Has a “can do” attitude and is willing to get involved in the full life of the school

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team committed to raising standards
• A strong commitment to further professional development
• Fun and hard-working staff and children
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a caring school on its journey to excellence

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, including:

- Free flu vaccinations, eye tests.

- A “Golden Ticket Day” – one day each year to use entirely as you wish

- Sociable staff events, such as Christmas wreath‑making, to help us stay connected, creative and supported

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.

Our Headteacher, Stephanie Wilcox, would love to meet you and show you round the school. Full information can be found on our website www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk. To make an appointment to speak to the Headteacher or have a tour, please email the school office via office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk or phone 01763 223457.

Closing date for applications and short listing is 9.00am Monday 22nd June. Interviews will be held Monday 29th June. We reserve the right to conduct interviews prior to the advertised closing date and may decide to close the application process early based on the applications received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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.

MPS Finance Manager Person Specification June 2026.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

MPS Finance Manager Job Description 2026.pdf - 168 KB (opens in new tab)

About Melbourn Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Melbourn Primary School website
• Email address: aharvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01763 223457
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/melbourn-primary-school

Melbourn Primary school is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border with approximately 400 children in 14 classes. Our children are friendly and enjoy learning. We believe that learning should be irresistible and we strive for excellence in all we do.

Arranging a visit to Melbourn Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aharvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk.

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