Overview
Job Description
Salary: Wiltshire Grade H £29,269 – £31,364 FTE
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30-12:30 – Term time including TD days plus one additional week
Contract type: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Luckington Community School for further information.
A bit about us:
Luckington is a small, friendly rural primary school at the heart of its community, with 44 pupils across two classes. We are supported by dedicated staff, governors, and parents, and we work closely with the on-site Cherry Blossoms Pre-school. As a small school, we rely on efficient and effective management of our finances, administration, and compliance to ensure we make the very best use of our resources for pupils’ benefit. This role is central to supporting the Head Teacher and Governors in securing the school’s continued success and sustainability.
All about the role:
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated School Finance Manager to join our team. This is a key role with responsibility for overseeing the school’s finances, administration, and health and safety compliance.
The successful candidate will:
- Manage the school’s budgets, accounts, and audits, providing accurate financial reporting to the Head Teacher and Governors.
- Oversee financial systems, payroll checks, contracts, procurement, and insurance, ensuring value for money and compliance with audit requirements.
- Take responsibility for risk management and health and safety, ensuring statutory obligations and policies are effectively implemented.
- Lead on administration including pupil data, statutory returns, and supporting staff, parents, and visitors.
- Contribute to strategic budget planning and development as part of the governor finance committee.
This is a varied and rewarding role, combining financial management with wider school administration and compliance responsibilities.
Please see attached information regarding the specific job profile and person specification.
Find out more and apply:
Please contact Mrs Julie Gingell (headteacher) via our school office 01666 840297 or head@luckington.wilts.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to discuss the role.
Please email completed application forms to Mrs Gingell on the above email address.
Closing date (and time): Friday 26th September (3pm)
Interview date: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October (afternoon)
Commencement date: ASAP after interview
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Application Form
Job Profile & Person Specification
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