Description Bucklesham Primary, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0AX £25,979 - £27,334 per annum (pro rata) 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, 2 days a week, 8am - 4.30pm, Term Time only plus 2 PD (Professional Development) days Permanent Reference: 6508 Required from 6 January 2024 A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Office and Finance Administrator who will have joint responsibility for managing the general operation of the school office and the main responsibility for the financial management of the school under the guidance of leaders. You will provide administrative support to all members of our school community, building strong relationships with our staff team, our children and our families. Your responsibilities Human resources administration. Financial administration. Budget setting with Headteacher and budget administration. Facilities management administration. Reception duties. PA support to the staff team and headteacher. Ensuring the office function provides a quality service and runs efficiently in conjunction with other staff. Planning, developing and monitoring whole school systems, procedures and policies in conjunction with other staff. You will need: Strong interpersonal skills. Competency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Finance experience, using SIMS and Arbor for financial and school information would be an advantage but full training will be given. Excellent customer service skills. Office management and administration experience or similar. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to be flexible and adapt to multiple tasks. What we will offer you As a member of our wonderful school community, you will receive a warm and supportive working environment and investment in your own professional development. We can offer a ‘good’ school with “pupils who are calm and respectful” (Ofsted, 2024) and a welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team. There is some flexibility on the two days on an ad hoc basis, but it would ideally be a Monday and a Tuesday as set days. For more information Please read the Job Description (doc). To find out more about our School, visit our website (buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk) You are warmly encouraged to visit the school or telephone for an informal chat. Visits can be arranged by contacting the School office by either calling 01473 659389 or by emailing adminbucklesham.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply To apply, please return your completed Application Form (docx) to Rachel Rudge, Headteacher, by email to rachael.rudgebucklesham.suffolk.sch.uk For additional information, please read the Application Guidance (docx). Closing date: 9am, 20 November 2024. Interview date: 27 November 2024. Number on Roll 89