Finance and Admin Officer – Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Salary: Band H15 (16.35 per hour) Hours of work: 35 Hours a week (Monday to Friday: 8.30am-4.00pm with 30min lunch), term time plus Teacher Training days and one week paid during the school holidays Contract: PermanentThis is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Nursteed Community Primary School for further information. A bit about us: Nursteed Community Primary School opened in September 2002 and is an attractive modern school serving the community on the south-east of Devizes. It is a one form entry school with a class for each year group.All about the role: We are seeking a positive, organised and cheerful person to be the first point of contact for visitors to school and to run all aspects of the school office; carrying out all administration and financial control duties. The ability to manage time and distractions well and to be able to work with regular interruption and under pressure is essential.You must be an excellent communicator both in the spoken and written word, with a good level of skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Office. In addition to excellent administration skills, you should have experience of using (or a willingness to learn) school budget and administration software (FMS) and information management (SIMS).This role is key to the smooth running of the school and the successful candidate must show a willingness to continue their professional development through relevant training. The ability to treat all information in confidence and to have an understanding of safeguarding in the school context is a prerequisite of the job.Nursteed Primary School is a friendly, happy school, committed to supporting all those who learn and work here. Relevant training and support will be given to the successful candidate to ensure a smooth transition into the role.We are looking for someone who:Is an effective team player, who thrives on professional development and contributes to whole school improvementWants to make a differenceWe can offer:A supportive and helpful staff teamAn opportunity for professional developmentOpportunities to work to strengthsA pleasant environment and school groundsFind out more and apply: If you are thinking about us, please come and visit and get a sense of the school.An application form can be found on our website in the NEWS section.Please email the headteacher Mrs Hannah Duffy on head@nursteed.wilts.sch.uk if you have any questions or to arrange a visit. Applications should be also be e-mailed to this address.Closing date (and time): Midday Friday 12th June 2026Interview date: Week beginning. 15th June 2026Commencement date: 1st Sep 2026 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.Finance and Admin Person SpecFinance and Admin Job DescriptionAdmin Job DescriptionAdmin Person Spec PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW.Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications submitted via the apply button will not be considered.
Finance and Admin Officer
Company: Wiltshire Council
Location: Wiltshire
Job Description:
Posted: May 27th, 2026