About Us
To provide efficient, accurate and compliant financial and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school’s financial processes. This includes supporting purchasing, invoicing, payments, income collection, budget monitoring, reconciliations, financial record keeping, audit preparation and, where applicable, school trips, lettings, wraparound care, nursery provision and other school-based income activities, in line with Trust policies and procedures. The role supports the effective use of school resources so that funding is directed appropriately to support pupils, staff and school priorities.
Job Details
Salary:
£26,403 - £26,824 (FTE: £22,178 - £22,532)
West Sussex Pay Scale, Grade 5 Point 7 - 8
+ Crawley Fringe £561 p.a. (FTE: £471)
Contract Type: Permanent, TTO
Working Pattern:
37:00 hours per week
08:30 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 – 16:00 Friday
Location: St Margaret's CE Primary and Nursery School
Interviews: 19th/20th August 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
Further Information
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust safeguarding and child protection policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school/Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
How to Apply
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The reference number for this role is SCHO02880.
Job Reference: SCHO02880
