School Finance Assistant - Term-Time

Oxlip Learning Partnership,Copleston High School Job Type: Permanent

Hours:

11 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Interview Date: 22/06/26 Closing Date: 12/06/26

• Required from September 2026
• Interview Date: W/C 22 nd June 2026

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join us and become part of our hard working and friendly finance department. The hours are to be worked on a Thursday and Friday, for 38 weeks per year (term time only), timings are to be negotiated.

Copleston High School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive noted for its caring and disciplined atmosphere. It was judged as a ‘good school with outstanding features’ by Ofsted in December 2023. As a school we are committed to raising standards of learning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing school orders, dealing with finance related queries, and supporting the Director of Finance with day-to-day tasks.

You will:

• Have GCSE Maths and English grade C or level 5 and above
• have a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection
• understand the importance of safeguarding and child protection in a school setting
• have an understanding of GDPR
• have excellent organisational and time-management skills
• have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders
• be proficient in the use of IT systems and software, knowledge of SAGE Intaact is advantageous but not a requirement.
• have great attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and data entry
• have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as required
• have flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the school.

We will offer you:

• the opportunity to work in a large, successful school, as part of a valued finance team
• a friendly, supportive working environment.
• a forward thinking school committed to professional development.

The school has a strongly supportive ethos and is deeply committed to the professional development of staff. We offer an excellent induction programme to all colleagues who join us.

Application forms are also available from the Trust website:  or by calling the HR Team on  CVs are not accepted.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’