Grove CE Primary School

North Drive, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire

OX12 7PW Email: cpreece@grove.oxon.sch.uk

Website: www.groveprimary.org

Headteacher: Mrs D Blake

We are looking for a Finance Officer with some Reception duties

Required from September 2026 • 21 hours per week Tuesday to Thursday •  8.30am – 4.00pm  •  Salary: £31,537(pro rata) / Actual annual salary £15,572 • Grade 8 (scale point 18 to 23)

Grove CE School is looking for a friendly, personable and professional Finance Officer to join our busy team.  The postholder will be responsible for undertaking financial processes within the school and will include some regular Reception cover.

Experience of working in a fast-paced school environment is desirable but applications may be considered from candidates with relevant skills. The successful candidate will be proficient in general office duties and IT packages with the ability to prioritise their own workload, be flexible in their approach and maintain confidentiality at all times.  They will possess attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to multi-task   If you think this is you then we would be pleased to hear from you.

This position is for 21 hours per week during school term time plus one week and possibly some additional paid days by arrangement during school holidays.  

Grove CE Primary School promotes the highest standards for all our children, widening experiences and to fully prepare children for the next stage of their learning journey.

You would be joining a team dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

·         Is able to prioritise and manage their own workload

·         Enjoys working as part of a team and is flexible

·         Has lots of patience, energy and enthusiasm

·         Has experience of working in a busy office environment

·         Has great people skills

Our school can offer:

·         Well behaved, happy and motivated children

·         A supportive and friendly staff team

·         A commitment to your training and professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please take a look at our website for further information about our school. Contact Mrs. Cathy Preece at cpreece@grove.oxon.sch.uk for further information about the post.

Application forms are available at www.groveprimary.org  

Grove CE Primary is an equal opportunities employer and committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with references before starting with us.

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