John Chilton School · Northolt, London
About the Role
You will:
Take responsibility for the school’s day-to-day
operational finances, including raising orders, processing invoices,
reconciling accounts and managing petty cash Manage the school’s private/unofficial
fund, ensuring compliance and audit readiness Oversee financial processes related to trips,
events and parent payments Provide high-level administrative
support, including producing detailed reports, analysing data and
maintaining accurate digital records Support the development and monitoring of administrative
systems and procedures Assist in the management of school resources,
inventory and stock control Work collaboratively across both school sites,
including occasional front office/reception support Contribute to the wider life of the school,
including events and communication with families
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Have proven
experience in finance and administration, ideally within a school
or similar setting
Demonstrate excellent
ICT skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Word,
Excel and databases, with the ability to analyse data and produce
clear reports
Have experience using
school systems such as FMS (or similar
financial/management systems)
Demonstrate excellent organisational
and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing
priorities
Have strong numeracy,
literacy and communication skills
Be able to work
independently and use initiative to solve problems
Build positive
relationships with staff, pupils, families and external partners
Remain calm and efficient
under pressure
A flexible, proactive approach and a strong commitment to teamwork are
essential.