Candidates should be able to provide evidence of:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding knowledge of a range of ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office
Detail oriented
Commitment to child-centred education
An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and able to use their own initiative
Good organisational and time management skills
Flexible and adaptable

Balfour Primary School is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the Surrenden Campus serving the Preston Park, Fiveways and Hollingbury communities. Our school is a four form-entry primary school and is one of the largest primary schools in the country with nearly 900 pupils on roll. Following the merger in 2011, the school was judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in November 2012.

We are very proud of:
the engagement and motivation of our pupils
our inquiry based and thought provoking curriculum
our friendly staff and governor teams
the sense of community that exists with our families

The administrative team forms a foundation which supports all other functions within the school. As such, we are constantly looking at new ways to adapt, improve and reimagine our provision to keep pace with the ever-changing face of education. If this sounds like the kind of rewarding challenge you’re looking for and you want to help create a positive environment for our children, you should apply for the post of Finance Officer at Balfour Primary School.

Hours: The post holder will be expected to work term time only, Monday - Friday 8:30 – 3:45 (including a 30-minute unpaid break)

Salary: NJC scale 4, £17,714 - £19,742 pro rata. This post is 33.75 hours per week, term time only, so the actual starting salary will be £13,672

Term: This is a permanent post.


Closing date: Thursday, 16th July 2015
Interview date: w/c 20th July 2015


Grade: NJC Scale 4, pro rata
Hours per week: 33.75
Paid weeks per year: 44, inclusive of holiday entitlement
Start date: September 2015