Finance & HR Manager – Grade 7
25 hours per week – term time plus 5 days (195 days per year)
Monday to Friday 9.30 to 2.30
Start date: January 2027 or earlier if available
Salary pro-rata £17093.15 - £18,845.42
(£29,542 - £33,119 FTE Grade 7 points 12-19)
Closing date for applications: 17th November 2026 (we reserve the right to interview / close early)
Queen’s Drive Infant School is a friendly multicultural inner-city school, committed to putting children first.
We are seeking to appoint an organised and professional School Finance/HR Manager to join our friendly and hardworking team. Are you ready to join us?
This is a key role within the school, responsible for leading finance administration and HR processes, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of these services across the school.
The successful candidate will:
· Have previous experience of working within a school or similar office environment
· Have strong finance and budget management skills
· Be confident managing HR administration processes including recruitment, contracts, absence monitoring and personnel records
· Possess excellent organisational and communication skills
· Be able to work independently whilst also contributing positively to the wider school team
· Have experience of using school management systems and financial software (e.g. Arbor/FMS) desirable
Duties will include:
· Managing school finances including orders, invoices, reconciliations and budget monitoring
· Supporting the Headteacher and Governors with financial reporting
· Managing payroll liaison and personnel administration
· Maintaining confidential staff records and HR documentation
· Booking and keeping records of building maintenance and servicing, ensuring compliance
· Overseeing GDPR
Pay: £29,542.00-£33,119.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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