Job Details
Full-time. Permanent. 5 days per week, 7 hours per day. 35 hours per week. 40 weeks per year term time only (TTO).
About The Role
- Take responsibility for the school’s day-to-day operational finances, including raising orders, processing invoices, reconciling accounts and managing petty cash.
- Manage the school’s private/unofficial fund, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
- Oversee financial processes related to trips, events and parent payments.
- Provide high-level administrative support, including producing detailed reports, analysing data and maintaining accurate digital records.
- Support the development and monitoring of administrative systems and procedures.
- Assist in the management of school resources, inventory and stock control.
- Work collaboratively across both school sites, including occasional front office/reception support.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school, including events and communication with families.
What We Are Looking For
- Have proven experience in finance and administration, ideally within a school or similar setting.
- Demonstrate excellent ICT skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and databases, with the ability to analyse data and produce clear reports.
- Have experience using school systems such as FMS (or similar financial/management systems).
- Demonstrate excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Have strong numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
- Be able to work independently and use initiative to solve problems.
- Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, families and external partners.
- Remain calm and efficient under pressure.
- A flexible, proactive approach and a strong commitment to teamwork are essential.
John Chilton School is a successful and innovative school for pupils aged 4–19 with complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and creative approach to supporting pupils to achieve their full potential in a unique and nurturing environment across two sites.
At John Chilton School we want our staff team to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the school and local community. We would like to employ staff that help us achieve our ambition of being a proactive anti‑racist school, that empowers all our pupils, staff and families, and enables all to achieve and grow.
We Offer
- A fantastic school where everyone is valued.
- The opportunity to develop skills and experience with personalised opportunities for continuing professional development.
- Excellent facilities, resources and job satisfaction within a supportive environment.
- Support from colleagues and a leadership team dedicated to success.
Closing date for applications
Friday 8th May 2026, noon
Interview
Week commencing Monday 18th May 2026
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