Finance Officer

Ref: SCH-ELP-0054 16 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Sandringham Primary School Location: Doncaster Salary: £17854 to £19333 Department: Business and Ops Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 06/10/2025 17:00 Interview Date: 17/10/2025 Start Date: asap

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 30.00 Weeks per Year: 44.058 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP6 - SCP11 Shortlisting date: 10/10/2025

The Role

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Sandringham Primary School are looking to appoint a Finance and Administration Assistant with experience of working with pupils of all ages in the Academy.


Sandringham Primary School is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, The Mallard Academy and Willow Primary School


Are you an organised, detail orientated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of our learners? We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Finance and Administration Assistant to join our amazing academy team.

At Sandringham Primary School we have a positive climate and strive for all staff to develop a successful career. In order to achieve this, we put the maximum amount of effort into creating the very best professional development opportunities. As part of Exceed, Sandringham Primary school is collaborating with outstanding Academies and leaders, which is ensuring that we move forward in our own development.

 

Why work for Exceed Learning Partnership and at Sandringham Primary School?

 

At Sandringham Primary School, our aim is to foster a love of learning and develop enquiring minds to enable all our children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

 

We strive to ensure that our children value themselves as unique individuals, celebrating diversity and respecting differences. We work together as a community to enable all our children to grow to be responsible citizens and successful learners with high aspirations who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society. 

 

Our Values permeate through everything we do and we expect our pupils to be ambitious to achieve their very best through being positive, self-motivated, engaged in their learning and independent in their decisions. There is a high focus on developing children’s moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding.

 

Education is a partnership between home and school and we place a great deal of emphasis on our partnership with parents and the community. We believe that children learn best when home and school work together.

 

Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer:

  •  Excellent career development
  •  Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum
  •  The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
  •  Access to the most up-to-date training and development for Teaching Assistants
  •  Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations
  •  A highly committed and supportive Academy Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors
  •  An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
  •  An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
  •  Free access to a leading health and wellbeing support partner which includes 24-hour GP appointments and a range of services including Physiotherapy, support for family issues, cancer support, medical advice and a range of wellbeing services
  •  Free flu jabs 


Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils. As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools. We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the pupils of Sandringham Primary School and this is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and ‘make a difference.’


Informal Communication and a visit to the academy is advised. We will be happy for you to come and see our academy in action. To arrange a visit please contact Lisa Clark, Academy Business Manager on 01302 36Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

 

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children’s Barred List Check.

 

Informal Communication and a visit to the academy is advised. We will be happy for you to come and see our academy in action. To arrange a visit please contact Lisa Clark, Academy Business Manager on 01302 361880 or by email to l.clark@elp.org.uk


Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

 

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children’s Barred List Check.

 

Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful



Benefits

Other
Access to the most up to date training and support
Extensive career opportunities giving you the opportunity to grow and develop in your role with us
Auto enrollment into Local Government Pension Scheme with South Yorkshire Pensions
Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing support package that gives employees 24 hour access to GP appointments, physiotherapy, weight management and a range of wellbeing activities

Skills

Personal Attributes
Focused
Essential
Integrity
Essential
A desire to learn and develop
Essential
A willingness to be flexible where the need arises to meet the needs of the Academy
Essential
Plan and manage workload effectively, recognising and managing pressure
Essential
The ability to work under pressure
Essential
Experience
Evidence of successfully working within a Team
Essential
Experience of working in a school/academy environment
Desirable
Proven experience in a post which demonstrates high organisational skills
Essential
Qualifications
A minimum of grade 4 GCSE level or equivalent in English, Maths and Computing
Essential
AAT Finance qualification
Essential
Relevant Skills
Good ICT skills
Essential
Strong ICT skills and willingness to develop the knowledge of use of ICT and other resources including using spreadsheets, databases, email and internet
Essential
Relevant Experience
Management Information Systems
Desirable
An understanding of GDPR and the impact GDPR regulations have on day to day practice
Essential

Related Documents

Exceed Learning Partnership Recruitment Pack Recruitment Pack - Trust - June 25.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

Exceed Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices, outlined in our policy, and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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Sandringham Primary School

Sandringham Road
Intake
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 5LS

Lisa Clark

https://www.sandringham.school/
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