Job Description

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA MYNEWTERM FOR THIS ROLE

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136632/EDV-2025-SS-64914

Finance Officer

Closing Date: 24th November 2025, 9am

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Post holder:

Finance Officer

Salary/Scale of Post:

Grade G12-14 (starting salary 29,064 rising to 31,022, based on full time equivalent. Actual starting salary 21,828 based on 30 hours per week or 26,921.95 based on 37 hours per weeks, working 42 weeks per annum.

Hours of Work:

We are advertising this role for between 30-37 hours per week.

Post Purpose:

This is a new role created to support the Finance Manager, and wider finance team, in the effective day-to-day running of the school's financial operations. The postholder will work closely with our existing Finance and Trips Officer and together will be responsible for maintaining the administrative and financial processes required to support the school's financial management. Working alongside the Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager and our Finance & Trips Officer, the role will provide the Chief Operating Officer, Headteacher and Governors with timely financial information to enable the school to operate smoothly, efficiently, and effectively in delivering its core objectives.

For specific duties, please see our Finance Officer recruitment pack on MyNewTerm.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136632/EDV-2025-SS-64914

Safeguarding

Sheldon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

To apply and be considered for this role, you must visit MyNewTerm and complete an application:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136632/EDV-2025-SS-64914

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,828.00-26,921.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Financial planning services Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chippenham SN14 6HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Finance: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person