- Someone who values connection and collaboration, and enjoys being the relational heart of a close-knit, one-form entry primary school community in Portsmouth?
- Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and maintain high professional standards while working with flexibility?
- A strong, warm communicator who builds positive, respectful relationships with children, colleagues, parents, governors, and contractors?
- A reflective practitioner, eager to develop your skills and respond flexibly to the needs of the school?
About The Role
Are you:
- Someone who values connection and collaboration, and enjoys being the relational heart of a close-knit, one-form entry primary school community in Portsmouth?
- Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and maintain high professional standards while working with flexibility?
- A strong, warm communicator who builds positive, respectful relationships with children, colleagues, parents, governors, and contractors?
- A reflective practitioner, eager to develop your skills and respond flexibly to the needs of the school?
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation, management, and monitoring of the school budget to ensure financial resources directly support pupil opportunities and classroom needs.
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including processing invoices, payments, reconciliations, and banking.
- Evaluate financial information and consult with the Headteacher and Governors to prepare a realistic and balanced budget for school activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with audit requirements and Portsmouth County Council regulations.
- Administer staff expense claims, payroll forms and grant applications.
- Assist with tendering processes and purchasing decisions to ensure best value.
- Provide ongoing budgetary information to relevant stakeholders.
- Oversee administrative tasks, including maintaining inventories, recording staff absences, and processing HR-related forms.
- Liaise with parents, suppliers, auditors and external agencies with warmth, empathy, clarity and a solution-focused approach.
- Produce reports for and attend Governor Finance Committee meetings.
- Maintain financial databases and systems, ensuring data accuracy and security.
- Act as Data Protection Officer for the school and support ICT-related financial systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations, policies and internal controls.
- Support health and safety compliance and other statutory requirements, as required.
- Contribute to wider school administrative and operational duties, as needed.
Job pack and documents
- School_Support_Team.pdfOn Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education) (opens in a new tab)
- Support Staff Application Form 1.docxOn Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education) (opens in a new tab)
School-submitted vacancy from DfE Teaching Vacancies. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source terms. This listing does not imply endorsement or a paid relationship with the school.
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Administration Manager (Primary) in Portsmouth employer: Rimo Jobs
Caldecote Primary School is an excellent employer that values the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and positive relationships with pupils are at the forefront. Located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, employees benefit from a nurturing environment that encourages professional development and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
