Location: Aston Fence Junior and Infant School, Sheffield Road, Woodhouse Mill, Sheffield S13 9ZD.
Telephone No. 0114 2692688
Contract type: Part time – 32.25 hours Monday to Friday
Contract term: Temporary with a possibility to become permanent
Starting 1 September 2026
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Interview date: 19 June 2026
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a skilled, professional and friendly Finance and Office Manager to join our outstanding team to work 32.25 hours (32 Hours and 15 minutes) – term time only.
At Aston Fence, we are passionate about education and as a school, we strive to develop the skills and talents of all our pupils and to nurture within them a love of learning, which will stay with them throughout their lives. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who would like to join our dedicated and hardworking team.
Key duties and responsibilities will include:
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Processing invoices using FMS
- Supporting budget monitoring and reporting
- Provide clerical and administration support to all staff and pupils
- Carry out reception duties including dealing with parents and answering the telephone.
- Use a wide range of IT software including SIMS, FMS, Parent Pay and Microsoft Excel.
- Manager your time well within a very busy office environment
- Work flexibly as part of a team.
The successful candidate must have:
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Has experience of working in a finance or school administration role
- Has excellent numeracy and organizational skills
- Has knowledge of school finance systems such as SIMS and FMS (desirable)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- The ability to work under their own initiative
- A working knowledge of IT is essential, with experience of using Microsoft Office
- The ability to establish good relationships working with the wider school community.
We are looking for someone who:
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Is an enthusiastic and caring person
- Is self-motivated, keen to learn and has effective organisational skills
- Has a flexible approach
- Will share our commitment to wellbeing and mental health.
We can offer you:
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An exciting opportunity to work as part of an outstanding team
- A welcoming, friendly and caring ethos
- A vibrant and welcoming learning environment
- Supportive colleagues, governing body, parents and community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Please be aware that online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed in-line with our current risk assessment. Please telephone the school to arrange an appointment on 0114 2692688.
Further details and application forms can be obtained from the school email address
[email protected] to whom completed application forms are to be returned.
