School Business Assistant

We are looking for a professional, efficient and friendly individual who is well-organised, motivated and can use their initiative and adapt to a variety of different situations. Our busy school office is the hub of our school and so it is vital that you have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and observe confidentiality requirements.

The Business Assistant will need to have a working knowledge and proven experience of using management systems including Arbor and SAP (Fiori) financial system to carry out the day to day financial management of the school including banking, payroll, data entry and analysis, handling monies, invoice processing, stock checks, updating the school website and dealing with a range of visitors and telephone enquiries.

As part of this position you will take on the role of Clerk to Governors for one hour per week, paid at Grade 4 - £13.28 per hour.

As Clerk to Governors, the successful candidate will be accountable to the Governing Body, working effectively with the Chair and Headteacher to secure the continuity of Governing Body business as well as organise Governors’ meetings; including the circulation of agendas and other papers, taking clear notes of meetings and maintaining the necessary records. This will involve some work in the evenings, as the meetings are after school. You will also be responsible for advising the Governing Body on Constitutional matters, duties and powers and will work within the broad current legislative framework.

Applicants must have proven Literacy and Numeracy skills with GCSE (or equivalent) Grade A-C (9-4) and be highly proficient in using a range of IT systems and packages.

You should be able to work efficiently, with attention to detail and show a willingness to adopt a flexible approach to the work undertaken.

Doveridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school on [phone removed].

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 7 December 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.