School Administrator and Finance Officer

School Office Administrator / Finance Officer

Term-time only, Monday-Friday, 6 hours per day (8.45am-3.15pm, with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)

Dry Sandford Primary School is a small, nurturing rural primary school with a supportive and welcoming staff team. We are looking to appoint an organised, friendly and efficient Office Administrator with finance responsibilities to join our school community.

This is a rewarding and varied position at the heart of our school. Working alongside our existing Office Receptionist, you will be one of the first points of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth running of the school office. In addition to general administrative duties, you will take a lead role in supporting the administration of our school’s financial processes, supported by our School Bursar.

• Provide a professional, warm and helpful front-of-house service.
• Manage daily administrative tasks, including correspondence, monitoring attendance, overseeing the administration of our health and safety and medical procedures, organising school trips and visits, and administrative support for recruitment and personnel.
• Support financial administration such as invoices, orders, budget monitoring and processing payments.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and School Bursar to ensure compliance with school finance procedures.
• Liaise with parents and staff regarding enquiries, communications and administrative organisation of school events and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all aspects of work.

• Is friendly, calm and will build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Is confident using IT systems (training on school‑specific systems will be provided).
• Has experience of financial administration and/or working in a school environment.
• Is adaptable, proactive and able to manage a dynamic workload.
• Will contribute positively to our caring school environment.

• A warm, supportive and close‑knit school community.
• A friendly staff team who value collaboration and wellbeing.
• A role with variety, purpose and the chance to make a real difference.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

We warmly welcome visits to the school – please contact the school office on or email office.
2 to arrange.

To apply , please complete an application form and email it to office.
2 by noon on Friday 6th March 2026.

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.