The Winchcombe School - Finance and Personnel Administrator

The Winchcombe School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 26 hours per week, term-time only (over 4/5 days). Start date ASAP
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Grade D/E FTE £25583-£28598 (to be prorated according to hours/grade/length of service)

What skills and experience we're looking for

📌 Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day financial administration, including processing invoices, purchase orders, and payments.

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with school policies and statutory requirements.

• Liaise with suppliers, staff, and external agencies in a professional manner.
• Managing the recruitment process from ‘advert’ to ‘invite to interview’ along with on boarding safer recruitment checks.

• Provide general administrative support to the School Business Manager and wider team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.

• Is confident using finance and personnel software and Microsoft Office.

• Works well under pressure and can meet deadlines.

• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team.

• Has previous finance or administrative experience (school setting desirable but not essential).
• A good sense of humour with a positive outlook

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Finance and Personnel Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our school’s operations.

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

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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.

About The Winchcombe School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Winchcombe School website
• Email address: recruitment@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01635 232780
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-winchcombe-school

The Winchcombe School is a unique and special place to learn.
The school is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse two-form entry school situated in the heart of Newbury in West Berkshire. It occupies a large site with modern facilities having benefited from a complete refurbishment and extension in recent years, making the learning environment outstanding. The children have access to extensive grounds including areas for Forest Adventures, an all weather multi-use games area and lots of outdoor creative play spaces.
The school hosts both a Language and Literacy Centre and the Local Authority's only Speech and Language Resource for children who require specialist, integrated support for their speech and language difficulties whilst following a mainstream curriculum.
There is a community closeness which is committed to a values-driven ambition for all our students underpinned by our vision of “Improving as One”.

Arranging a visit to The Winchcombe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk.

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