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

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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

Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation and Cordwalles Junior School 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 Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation

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

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

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 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.

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About Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
116 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 7
Ofsted report
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School location

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