Finance and Admin Assistant

Do you need working hours to fit around your family?

Are you hard working?

Are you a happy, positive person who would love to work with a like-minded team?

The Role

We are looking for an organised, efficient and proactive Finance and Admin Assistant to join our busy and friendly admin team supporting the smooth running of the school’s finance office. 

In this varied position, you will be assisting with the day to day functions of the finance department and interacting with a wide range of school staff. You will also be supporting our Data and Software Administrator and Logistics Manager with some functions of their roles.

We are looking for:

It is important you have good interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be give. 

You will also:

• have good literacy and numeracy skills
• have excellent IT skills
• have an eye for detail and accuracy
• be able to work independently or as part of a team
• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

If you are a team player with a flexible approach and a positive, can-do attitude, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Why work for us?

Working at The Burgate School and Sixth Form is stimulating, challenging and fun. Life here is always varied, never dull and infinitely interesting because of our enthusiastic students, who really enjoy being at school.

With our term time contracts, we offer an excellent work life balance, a commitment to training and development and a friendly and supportive working environment. To find out more about us, visit our website to get a flavour of our school.

You will also benefit from: 

• A supportive school community with friendly colleagues.
• A commitment to professional development to support your individual career.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Child Care Voucher Scheme.
• A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to the successful candidate. We believe our school is an exceptional place to work, where students and staff share collective values in a happy and successful environment. Every member of our staff team matters, and creativity and innovation are embraced and developed. Our students are a pleasure to work with and we encourage you to come and see this for yourself.

You are advised to submit your applications as soon as possible as, on occasion, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, if we have received sufficient applications that meet the criteria, or a suitable candidate is found. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Safeguarding Statement

The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding 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. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance. As this is a post in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a children's barred list check. It is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity if you are on a barred list. All positions within The Burgate School and Sixth Form are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Equal Opportunities

The Burgate School and Sixth Form is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.