Office Manager with Finance

Cordwalles Junior School, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4DR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Associate 3.1 (£15,702.22 - Actual)

Office Manager with Finance job summary

Cordwalles Junior School and Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation are seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable Office Manager and Finance Administrator to their friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience and a passion for helping schools run smoothly. As the first point of contact for many of our parents, visitors and staff, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office, while contributing to the warm and welcoming environment of our schools.

Your Opportunity 

In this key role, you will lead and support a dedicated office team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all administrative and finance functions across the schools. From overseeing daily operations and managing financial processes, to supporting the Leadership Teams and acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, this role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will be at the heart of the school community, promoting a warm, professional environment while maintaining excellent communication and the highest standards of confidentiality.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience working in a school office, ideally within an educational environment.
  
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage office staff effectively.
  
• Excellent planning, organisational, administrative and finance abilities with a keen eye for detail.
  
• Confident in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), with familiarity in school systems such as SIMS or Pupil Asset considered a bonus.
  
• Clear, professional communication skills and a friendly, welcoming manner.
  
• Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping, personal integrity, and a commitment to confidentiality.
  
• Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and remain calm and positive under pressure.
  
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school environment.

About Cordwalles Junior School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School, Pine Ridge Infant School & Lorraine Infant School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
  
• Flexible working options
  
• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Work life and family friendly policies
  
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
  
• Access to a staff benefits portal
  
• Community and collaboration working model
  

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details:

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: GLF Associate 3.1 - £25,001 FTE

Actual Salary: £15,702.22

Hours of Work: 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday (41 weeks incl. INSET)

Closing Date: Monday 13th April at 9.30am

Interview Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026

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

GLF Schools in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 Cordwalles Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cordwalles Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cordwalles-junior-school

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School and Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Surrey