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Finance Officer

Cookridge Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7DH

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Part time - flexible 2 days a week, hybrid working.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: C1-C3 based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working in a finance role, ideally within a school environment and have an understanding of school budgets, FMS/Dynamics.
• Be able to organise their own time and work flexibly based on the workload.
• Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be confident in the use of IT systems, including spreadsheets and databases
• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times

What the school offers its staff

At Cookridge, we believe that happy staff make happy schools. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

A genuinely supportive and friendly working environment where your wellbeing is a priority.

A school culture that values collaboration, encourages innovation, and celebrates individual strengths.

The opportunity to work alongside passionate colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference every day.

Ongoing professional development and encouragement to pursue your own learning and

Flexible working opportunities

Part time - flexible 2 days a week, hybrid working.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cookridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 318 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cookridge Primary School website
• Email address: l.hunter@cookridgeprimaryschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01133862500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cookridge-primary-school

Cookridge primary is situated in North West Leeds.

Arranging a visit to Cookridge Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.hunter@cookridgeprimaryschool.org.uk.

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