Job Introduction
Tattershall Primary is a small school set in the beautiful village of Tattershall. It prides itself on its ‘family feel’, with a strong school community where the whole unique child is valued and encouraged to blossom. We are a happy, vibrant and caring school. As Ofsted noted (July 2024), ‘Pupils, staff and parents are proud to be part of the Tattershall Primary School community. Staff at the school feel valued. They work as a team’.
This is a very exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and committed school family.
We are looking for an organised and friendly Finance / Administrative Assistant to work in our school office from September 2025. We are committed to providing a welcoming, friendly and efficient experience for all those who visit our school or are part of our community on a daily basis. Our Finance / Administrative Assistant will be ‘front of house’ and so must have an excellent ability to build a professional and positive rapport with families, staff and visitors. They will have financial administration responsibilities and will be supported by our Finance Officer. We pride ourselves on our supportive ethos and we want staff who work at our school to love what they do, have high levels of satisfaction and the ability to put children at the heart of what we do.
Hours: 16 hours per week (8:30 – 3:30 Monday and Tuesday and 9 – 12 Wednesday).
We are looking for a Finance Assistant who:
• Is friendly and professional.
• Is highly organised, methodical, self-motivated and efficient.
• Is committed to building positive relationships with families and colleagues alike.
• Is committed to being involved in the full life of the school.
• Can manage own workload, whilst balancing the usual interruptions that come with working in a busy school office.
We can offer you:
• A senior leadership team who are supportive, approachable, work collaboratively with the whole staff team and have a commitment to the wellbeing of their staff and children.
• A school full of wonderful, kind and engaging children.
• A chance to work alongside a team of friendly, committed and highly skilled staff.
• A commitment to continued professional development.
• A ‘family’ environment, where unity and teamwork are valued amongst our whole community.
Visits to our school with the Headteacher are positively encouraged. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Application packs and further details are available to download from our school website.
www.tattershallprimary.lincs.sch.uk
Please ensure all completed applications are sent to: lyndsey.wood@tattershallprimary.lincs.sch.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 8th July (9am)
Shortlisting: Tuesday 8th July
Interviews: Tuesday 15th July
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.
Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.
References for shortlisted candidates will be sought prior to interview.
Our school: Tattershall Primary School, Clinton Park, Lincolnshire, LN4 4QZ, 01526 342045
NOR: 135
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
