Senior Admin/Finance Officer
Elmwood Infant School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
15 June 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday term time, plus 2 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £33,012 and £33,987 FTE, (Pro-rata)
Pay scale
- SCP 13-15
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, email systems and digital platforms.
Experience of handling sensitive/confidential information in line with GDPR.
Understanding of financial procedures, recordkeeping and audit trails.
Knowledge of office systems, including filing, communication and administration workflows.
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities within a school setting.
Experience of co-ordinating statutory data returns.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in financial and data-related tasks
Ability to work effectively as a team member including delegating tasks appropriately, supporting colleagues and contributing to positive collaborative office environement.
Reliable, trustworthy and committed to high professional standards.
Approachable and welcoming excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.
What the school offers its staff
The school offers a supportive working environment
The school is located to a wide variety and extensive local public transport links
School supports a variety of training programmes
Access to LGPS Pension
Further information about the job
This is a rewarding role working in a vibrant and inclusive school where children thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our staff team is committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring that every child receives the best possible start to their education. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our excellent team to and contribute to the smooth running of the school.
The postholder will report to the School Business Manager and will oversee day-day activities office operations, financial administration, communication systems and compliance tasks.
The role requires high professional standards and reliability.
We are looking for a confident and committed individual who will contribute positively to the school's operational effectiveness.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Elmwood Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 380 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elmwood Infant School website
- Email address
- recruitment@elmwoodinfants.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02086897681
Elmwood Infant and Nursery School is a large, four-form entry school with a 52-place nursery. We are located a short walk away from the centre of Croydon and serve a diverse community, with over 50 different languages spoken by our children, families and staff. Children’s rights are an integral part of our curriculum and we are very proud of the fact that we are a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School. Our team and stakeholders recognise the individuality of each child and we were awarded the Jo Cox Memorial Award in 2017 for our work on inclusion and equality. We have a highly experienced, long-standing and stable team of staff and governors, with parents and carers who are very appreciative of the school and its commitment to community cohesion.
Arranging a visit to Elmwood Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@elmwoodinfants.co.uk.
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