Hours of work: 10-15 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 7.2 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Closing date: Wednesday 8 July 2026, 12pm.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Parkside Community Primary School
Beechwood Lane
Heathfield
TN21 8QQ
Phone: 01435 864577
Email: office@parksideprimary.org
Website: Parkside

How to apply:
If you are interested in applying, please contact the school office on 01435 864 577 - to request an application pack.
Parkside Community Primary and Preschool are seeking to appoint a new member of the support team, working as a Finance Assistant, from the start of September or as soon as possible thereafter.

You will support the School Business Manager and Headteacher in the financial management of the school including budget monitoring, processing orders and invoices, monthly reporting, liaison with suppliers and contractors, and managing income related to our Wraparound Care and Preschool.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and hard-working team. You must have the ability to work unsupervised and particularly enjoy the challenges of a busy office. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with good numerical and communication skills.

The role is for 10-15 hours per week term-time only, with a further 5 days (pro-rata equivalent) to be worked outside term-time.

The precise working hours/days would be agreed between the school and the successful candidate as these can be flexible.

Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description.

We are an over-subscribed, single-form primary school with an on-site preschool.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic and positive pupils and parents
• Supportive team ethos
• Friendly, hardworking staff team
• Training for professional development
• Wellbeing support & resources
• Delightful woodland setting

We are looking for someone who is:

• confident working with computer packages, such as Word and Excel (or Google equivalents)
  numerically literate
• a quick learner
• able to adhere to strict confidentiality
• motivated to work unsupervised and on their own
• a good communicator (verbally and in writing)
• able to work under pressure with conflicting priorities
• accurate and has an attention to detail

Experience of ARBOR financial management system would be beneficial, although not essential as comprehensive training is available.

Visits to the school, particularly if you are selected for interview, are welcomed – please contact the School Office to arrange.