Job Description

Permanent Part-Time Finance Officer

(The role is permanent, subject to a 3 month probationary period)

Salary

: 26,403 (pro rata) to start from January 2026.

BS6 Salary Grade 7

The post will be 12 hours per week, term time plus two weeks (for Inset, training, administration and meetings). The hours of work will be discussed at interview and can be flexible. Discounted childcare for 0-5 year-olds available.

The Governing Body of Frizington Nursery & Pre-School are seeking to appoint a highly committed and efficient Finance Officer to join our busy, happy school, providing administrative support to the management of the school and to work as part of our friendly team. It is an exciting time at Frizington Nursery & Pre-School as we continue to grow and expand our school and you will have the full support from the Senior Leadership Team to learn and develop in this role.

The Finance Officer will:

Have experience of working in a finance and administrative role. Prior experience of working within a school environment is preferable, but full training will be given

Support the Business Manager with financial admin procedures including weekly/ monthly account reconciliation, invoice processing and banking

Ensure budgetary information is up to date and produce a budget report for the Governing Body once per term or as and when requested by the Senior Leadership Team/ Chair of Governors

Have excellent skills in oral & written communication and numeracy (minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications)

Be organised, efficient and enjoy working in a team, relating well to both adults and young children

Have excellent ICT skills and familiarity with Microsoft packages. Experience of dealing with a school information management system would be an advantage

Be friendly and approachable, dealing with enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone and via email

Support the school with any Business Support staff absences by agreeing to work overtime

Support the Headteacher and Business Manager with administrative tasks

Frizington Nursery & Pre-School can offer:

A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn

Commitment to professional development

Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors

Coaching and peer to peer support

Frizington Nursery & Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure checks, alongside satisfactory references for this post.

Application packs are available by email from

CAnson@frizington-nur.cumbria.sch.uk

Completed and signed application forms, with a supporting letter of application should be returned marked by email to CAnson@frizington-nur.cumbria.sch.uk

If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Oddie (Headteacher) on 01946 810846/ Claire Anson (Business Manager) on 01946 811189

Closing Date: 14/11/2025 - midday

Interview Date: Week commencing 17/11/2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.68 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Work Location: In person