Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Admin and Finance Officer to join our fantastic team at Pioneer House High School

This is a Grade 4, permanent full time post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks. The starting salary is 23,874 and the full time equivalent is 26,403.

The role is to start ASAP as soon as all pre-employment checks are complete.

We're looking for:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in an administrative and/or finance support environment. You will have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and effective written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels. They will also need an eye for detail with great precision when preparing, maintaining and monitoring financial data and producing relevant information, whilst also having the ability to plan, prioritise own and others workload to meet deadlines within fixed timescales. Applicants must hold numeracy and literacy qualifications equivalent to NVQ Level 2 or higher and a willingness to undergo first aid training is desired.

Main purpose of the job:

This Administration & Finance Officer role will provide an efficient, responsive and high quality administrative and financial support to the school. Reporting to the School Operations Manager and working closely with the headteacher, teaching and other support staff, pupils and parents. The post holder will be expected to provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others. You will also undertake routine financial administration procedures, ensuring that work is accurate, of a high standard and is in accordance with the school financial procedures and regulations, whilst ensuring the efficient delivery of consistent financial reporting.



Key responsibilities will include:


To arrange payment of invoices, liaise with suppliers as appropriate and raise invoices Ensure the safe receipt handling and banking of monies and cheques received. Issue petty cash payments ensuring required receipts and signatories are obtained for all purchases. To assist with pupil first aid and welfare duties, including looking after sick pupils and liaising with parents and staff. To arrange meetings, conferences and other events to a high standard. Organise business travel arrangements and appointments and maintain up to date diaries on behalf of school staff as required. To service meetings and take minutes and or notes and distribute to participants. To provide an efficient, accurate word processing support service, carried out to a quality and professional standard. To maintain, record and update all administrative information systems and procedures as required, including retrieving and collating information to a high standard. To undertake reception duties, dealing with routine and face and face enquiries and signing in visitors. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

To learn more about the main responsibilities and essential requirements for the role please view the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses

Generous Pension Contribution

- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff

Good holidays

teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document;

non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave

plus bank holidays,

increasing to 31 days

with 5 years' service

Cyclescheme

- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free

Employee Assistance Programmes

- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines

Credit Union

- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans

Flexible working options

- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible

Mental Health First Aid

in every school

Blue Light Card

- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more

bYond cashback card

- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Pioneer House High School

Pioneer House High School is a special school located in Northern Moor which provides 100 day places for 11 to 19 year old pupils, with a unique focus in preparing pupils with significant additional needs, to become independent and productive adults. The school has a strong vocational emphasis and pupils will have the potential to progress on to supported or independent employment/internships/apprenticeships or college.


The school was opened in 2016 and moved to a new, purpose built, site in 2017 which hosts a range of facilities including a one-bedroom bungalow, poly-tunnel and horticultural area, a purpose built catering and hospitality kitchen and construction area. We have recently expanded our site developing the student run Strawberry Fox Cafe, and additional learning and social spaces.


Following our first Ofsted inspection in 2019, Pioneer House was graded Outstanding in all areas.

"Leaders' investment in their staff is paying dividends. Leaders are adept at talent spotting, committed to helping staff develop their careers and confident to let staff take risks and try things out for themselves. This approach has helped them establish a successful team."


Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.pioneerhouse.net/

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.


Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.


Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you've lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.