School Receptionist & Finance Assistant (Temporary)

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5QT

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - end of Spring Term initially
• Pay scale: Scale 2, point 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a friendly and organised individual to provide an efficient reception service and support the day-to-day administration of our busy school and nursery.

Alongside reception duties, you will provide administrative support across both the school and nursery, assisting with attendance processes, pupil records, communications and general office administration. The role also includes supporting the School Business Manager with financial administration, including processing orders and invoices and producing nursery invoices.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail.
• Can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Has good IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding within a school environment.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant school community.
• Training and development opportunities.

If you enjoy working with people, have strong administrative skills and would like to contribute to the smooth running of our school, we would love to hear from you. Previous experience of working within a Finance department and experience of working with databases is desirable

Closing date: Thursday 12th November 12pm

Interviews: Tuesday 17th November

For further information and an application pack, please visit our website:

https://www.eastfieldinfants.org/vacancies/

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a check by the Disclosure Barring Service. In addition, please note in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE,2026) guidance, paragraph 221, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process, prior to interviews taking place.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Eastfield Infant and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Eastfield Infant and Nursery School website
• Email address: office@eastfield.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01480 463958
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastfield-infant-and-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Eastfield Infant and Nursery School

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

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