We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance & Administration Assistant to join our support staff team at de Stafford School. This is a permanent, part-time role (30 hours per week, term time only) providing vital financial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our school operations. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook, delivering excellent service to staff, students, and parents, and liaising effectively with the Schools Support Team.
Your opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in the smooth running of de Stafford School’s financial and administrative operations. As the first point of contact for finance-related queries, you’ll manage orders and invoices using Sage, reconcile deliveries, and maintain robust systems to ensure compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook. You’ll also oversee ScoPay transactions, liaise with suppliers and the Schools Support Team, and support lettings invoicing. The role includes general administrative duties, exam invigilation, and break cover, offering variety and the chance to work closely with staff, students, and parents in a supportive school environment. Training and professional development are actively encouraged.
What we're looking for:
- Good general education including English and Maths at GCSE (Grade C or above or equivalent)
- Experience in a finance role or other relevant demonstrable experience
- Ability to develop and maintain finance administration procedures
- Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to remain professional and maintain confidentiality
- Effective communication skills to engage with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Proactive, flexible and adaptable approach
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining appropriate boundaries with young people
Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information.
About de Stafford School
de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive school
located in Caterham, Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. The
school has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school serves
predominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of students
residing within the CR3 catchment area.
Our Core Values:
- Grow
- Learn
- Believe
- Achieve
Why work at de Stafford School:
- An
exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the
local community
- A
supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
- Excellent
CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
- An
opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT
- Recognition
of previous school continuous service
- A
successful ECT support programme
- Onsite
parking
- Access
to CareFirst, an advice and information service
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A
Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded
upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43
primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
south of England
- We
work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
identity
- Committed
to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access
to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible
working options
- Generous
holiday allowance
- Work
life and family friendly policies
- Employee
wellbeing initiatives
- Career
pathways and talent management
- Access
to a staff benefits portal
- Community
and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: November 2025
Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £22,918.66 to Point 16 £24,872 (dependent on experience)
Actual Salary: £16,851.95 to £18,288.24
Hours: 30 hours per week (09:00-15:00) - 40 weeks per year
Closing Date: 1st October 2025
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.