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At Bitterne, our vision is “Together we soar.” We are a welcoming and inclusive Church of England Primary School where relationships matter, children are known as individuals, and staff work together collaboratively. The children are at the heart of everything we do, and our goal is to ensure we safeguard and care for the needs of every child in our school community.
The school office is at the heart of our community. We are seeking an individual who brings strong financial administration expertise alongside experience in adaptability to a fast-paced school office environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, adept at managing changing priorities, and eager to adapt as our operational needs evolve.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is friendly, approachable, and provides a warm welcome to pupils, parents, and visitors;
- Is skilled in financial administration, with accurate record-keeping and processing capabilities;
- Has experience working in a busy office environment (school office experience is desirable);
- Is adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities effectively;
- Is highly organised, reliable, and pays strong attention to detail;
- Works collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating self-motivation;
- Supports our positive Christian ethos and shares our commitment to the well-being of our school community.
What can we offer you?
You will be joining a supportive, friendly, and hardworking team that values every member of staff.
- A welcoming school with a strong sense of community;
- A supportive, collaborative office and leadership team;
- Opportunities for professional development and training;
- A workplace that values staff expertise while maintaining high standards; and
- A positive and inclusive Christian ethos built around our values of Hope, Courage, and Creativity.
Salary & Benefits
Salary from £20729 to £22335 per year
Location
Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Brownlow Avenue
Bitterne
Southampton
SO19 7BX
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Bitterne CE Primary School. A visit is a great opportunity to meet us, see our office in action, and get a feel for our school community.
Please contact Clare Horan (Business Manager) via email at info@bitterneceprimary.net or call 02380 499494 to arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role.
- Interview date: 18 th November 2026
SafeguardingStatement
Bitterne CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. As part of our safer recruitment process, appropriate online searches will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates. Please view our Safeguarding Policy here.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices.
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