Finance and Admin Assistant

Job description

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery

Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8BZ

Headteacher: Claire Westcott

Finance and Admin Assistant

REQUIRED November 2026

Contract: Permanent - 42 weeks per year (Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated Finance and Admin Officer to join our friendly and dedicated office team. This is a varied and rewarding role that supports the smooth running and management of the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our systems and processes run efficiently while providing a welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff, and visitors. Experience within a school environment and managing finances would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will:

• have excellent organisational and administrative skills

• have excellent communication skills with a wide range of people

• be able to work independently and as part of a team

• have strong literacy and IT skills

We can offer you:

• strong, supportive and committed staff team

• a commitment to supporting your continuing professional development

• an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious learning environment for all children

Visits are welcome or please visit our school website www.meridianschool.co.uk

For application forms and information packs please contact the school office. [email protected]

Closing Date: Noon on Friday 16th October Interviews: week beginning 19th October

Meridian Community 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.

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.