Admin & Finance Officer - Birchwood Community High School

The role

Birchwood Community High School is a thriving school at the heart of community life and continues to grow and flourish. We are seeking a highly organised, pro-active, and reliable Administration and Finance Officer to join our busy school office. You will work closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership to provide comprehensive administrative and financial support.

This is a permanent contract, working 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 Inset days.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Administration: Managing purchase orders, invoices, accounts payable/receivable, and routine bank reconciliations.
• Budget & Records: Maintaining accurate financial spreadsheets, tracking department budgets, and assisting with audit preparations. · General Administration: Managing school reception, answering telephone and email queries from parents and external agencies, and handling visitor sign-ins.
• Data & Pupil Systems: Assisting with attendance monitoring, pupil records, and data management systems.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Access to staff wellbeing and benefits programmes.

How to apply

Please visit Birchwood Community High School website for the application pack. If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit.

Birchwood Community High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB).

Key dates

Closing date for application: Monday 23 November 2026 9am

Interview date to be confirmed.

Start date: As soon as possible