Administrative and Finance Officer

Job Title: Administrative and Finance OfficerLocation: BirminghamHours: Full-time (37 hours per week, term-time only)Salary: £14.97 - £15.23 per hour

Position OverviewWe are looking for a highly motivated Administrative and Finance Officer to join a school team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and clerical support to the school, senior managers, and governors. Experience in school administration is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Administration:

• Provide administrative support to the Head of School and senior staff, including diary management and handling admissions paperwork.
• Act as Clerk to the School Governors, taking minutes and circulating papers.
• Manage school information systems and pupil attendance records.
• Ensure the implementation of security and safeguarding procedures.
• Champion staff health and wellbeing within the school.

Financial Management:

• Oversee the financial management of school resources and maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

Support Functions:

• Develop and monitor support systems and procedures to enhance school operations.

Communication and Liaison:

• Liaise with staff, pupils, parents/carers, and external agencies as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role, within an educational setting.
• Knowledge of administrative and financial management procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong IT proficiency (Microsoft Office and database management).
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and personal development.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.

About Smart Education

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.

Interview Dates: ASAPStart Date: October 2024