School Finance and Administrative Assistant
Ghyllside Primary School, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 24 hours per week, split 10 hours Finance and 14 hours Administrative, flexible working days possible but Monday essential. Term time only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989 subject to 2026 pay award pending
Actual salary
- £14,419 subject to 2026 pay award pending
Pay scale
- SCP 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Trustees are seeking to appoint a professional, detail-oriented, and highly organised Finance and Administrative Assistant to join our team. This key role will support the effective financial administration of the school, including processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with budgetary and reporting activities. In addition, the successful candidate will provide administrative support and act as a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, and visitors, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the school office.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a finance, administrative, accounts, or office support role, preferably within an educational environment
- An understanding of financial administration, including invoice processing, reconciliations, record keeping, and financial controls
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage confidential financial information
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with experience of financial management systems being advantageous
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, suppliers, parents, and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a busy environment
- A professional, approachable, and customer-focused manner
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
Generous LGPS pension with employer contribution, Bike to Work Scheme, Staff Wellbeing support, free parking.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ghyllside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Ghyllside Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 449 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ghyllside Primary School website
- Email address
- sbm@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01539 814930
Ghyllside Primary School is a vibrant two form entry primary situated in the South West of Kendal that prides itself on its holistic approach to providing an education that prepares children to be able to lead happy, independent lives in the 21st century.
Arranging a visit to Ghyllside Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk.
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