Administrative and Financial Officer

Havering Education Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education federation is seeking an Administrative Finance Officer to support the busy school office. The role includes providing administrative and financial support, welcoming visitors, and managing various school information systems. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, with previous experience in a school office preferred. This is a full-time position offering a supportive environment where staff collaborate to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school office is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.
• Familiarity with SIMS and FMS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming parents and visitors, answering phone enquiries.
• Providing administrative support to the leadership team.
• Handling financial administration, including processing orders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Experience of working in a school office

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience of SIMS and FMS

Job description

• Employer: The Federation of Towers Schools
• Reference: SCH/26/328877

Grade 3 Points 5 - 9

Closing on 19/01/2026 at 11:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Term Time

36 hours per week.

The Federation of Towers Schools

Hornchurch

RM11 1HP/RM11 1PD

Executive Headteacher Mr M J Dineen

Administrative and Financial Officer

Hours: 36 hours per week x 39 weeks per year

Grade: Grade 3 points 5 - 9

Contract: Permanent

Required: ASAP

The Federation of Towers Schools are seeking to appoint a committed, professional and enthusiastic Administrative Finance Officer to join our busy and welcoming school office team. We are looking for a pro‑active, enthusiastic, conscientious and self‑motivated person who would like to provide a key role in our busy administration team, a calm and reassuring presence is essential. A sense of humour is crucial too!

The Federation of Towers Schools comprises of an Infant school and Junior school, situated on the same site that are formally joined together in a successful and happy partnership. This is a key role within our oversubscribed three‑form entry Infant and Junior schools, which are situated on the same site and work together as one successful federation with a shared vision. At The Federation of Towers schools, we BUILD our futures together, and whilst there are two schools, we have ONE vision.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, children and visitors and must therefore present a calm, friendly and professional manner at all times. You will work closely with the School Business Manager and office team, providing high‑quality administrative support alongside financial responsibilities, supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and sound knowledge of the use of Microsoft packages. You will be required to administer manual and computerised records, use our school information systems such as SIMS, parentmail etc.

You will be proactive, flexible and able to use your initiative, with excellent communication and organisational skills. Accuracy, discretion and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment are essential. A sense of humour and a positive, team‑focused approach are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Being part of the wider office team which will include front office duties, including welcoming parents and visitors and answering telephone enquiries
• Administrative and secretarial support to the schools leadership team
• Financial administration, including processing orders, invoices and data entry
• Use of school systems including SIMS and other computerised record systems
• Supporting nursery administration in liaison with the EYFS team
• Administering first aid where required

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school office (desirable)
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience of SIMS and FMS (or willingness to learn)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy, hardworking and supportive school community where staff work together to achieve the best outcomes for the children in our care.

If you think that you have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to fit into our school then please apply online

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

For further details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

We are proud of our school and strongly encourage you to come and meet us and experience what makes our school so special. To arrange a visit please contact us on 01708 447407 or 01708 449872 to make an appointment.

You can also learn about some of the exciting things that we do at our school by visiting our websites www.towersinfant.co.uk and www.towersjs.havering.sch.uk or our Twitter page @TowersFed

Following deadline of advert we apologise if you are not contacted but due to expected high volumes of applicants we are unable to respond individually. The Federation also reserves the right to interview prior to the advert closing due to the high numbers of applicants anticipated.

Closing Date: 19th January 2026, 10am
Interviews - TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and there will be an online platform search as outlined by KCSIE.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

How to apply

To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.