At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations and manage essential functions in an educational environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Bushey St James Trust, focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Professional development, subsidised childcare, free gym membership, and employee support programmes.
- Other info: Flexible team player needed; excellent career growth opportunities await!
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive school environment.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills, financial awareness, and strong communication abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you an organised, proactive, and financially astute professional looking to make a real difference in an educational environment? Are you interested in a role that supports the management of a variety of essential functions and schools across our Trust, while being a key contact for parents and students on financial matters? We are seeking a dedicated individual to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school’s financial and administrative operations. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial processing, maintaining effective business systems, and contributing to the efficient management of resources across the school.
The successful candidate will be supported by the Senior Finance Assistant(s) and the Trust Business Manager, working as part of our dedicated central finance team.
What we are looking for:
- Good organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
- Good financial awareness and attention to detail, with an understanding of finance and accurate record keeping.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and find practical solutions.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to work well with parents, students and colleagues.
- A positive and flexible team player, committed to supporting the central finance team and Trust schools.
Why choose our school?
- We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs.
- Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by.
- Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery.
- Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust.
- Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters.
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme.
- Bike2Work Scheme.
The salary for this post is APT&C points 16 - 20 plus London Fringe, paid pro-rata and based on experience. Full-time figures are £30,518pa - £32,597pa + £1045pa and the actual pro-rata salary range is £18,112pa - £19,346pa + £620pa.
Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (9am). Interviews: TBC. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early application is advised.
Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.
Business Support and Finance Co-Ordinator employer: Bushey Meads School
Bushey Meads School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for both staff and students. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from tailored training programmes, excellent transport links, and unique perks such as heavily subsidised childcare and free gym membership. Join us in our mission to maintain outstanding educational standards while enjoying a collaborative work culture that values innovation and the potential of every individual.
