An exciting opportunity has become available for a School Office and Finance Administrator at Kilnwood Vale Primary School near Horsham.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic office administrator to join our friendly school office team at Kilnwood Vale Primary School. 

An individual who can offer a flexible approach to the demands of the busy school environment. This varied role includes providing financial and administrative support to the school office team, tasks include raising requisitions, overseeing our external lettings, dealing with deliveries and updating our school website. 

You will be required to use a variety of computer software and databases so good IT skills is essential.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills, through learning all aspects of the school office.

 Experience of working in a school office is desirable but not essential. 

What we are looking for

• A strong team player, who can work on their own initiative
• Excellent time management and organisational skills 
• Flexible and adaptable approach to suit the needs and requirements of the role
• Ability to remain professional, when handling confidential material 
• Good numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Awareness of safeguarding and GDPR 
• Good level IT skills
• English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)

Please read the job description and person specification for full details of the job role and requirements

About Kilnwood Vale Primary School

We opened our doors to reception and nursery children for the first time in September 2019. Each year the school will increase its age range, adding an additional year group until it is an all through primary school in 2026. We are proud of our school and the amazing facilities, inside and outside the classroom that will allow us to deliver our exciting and enriching curriculum. We also believe in working closely with the local community to ensure school is a place where 'children grow, learn and flourish'

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details:

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday 11.00am - 3.00pm 

Term Time: 39 weeks per year (including INSET days). 

Salary: £9,380 actual (FTE £19,627)

Start Date: September 2023 

Applications Close: Sunday 11th June 2023 

Interviews: TBA Interview date:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place