Finance Assistant

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Swanage are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to work 15 hours a week (see job description for details), term time only. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development

The successful candidate will:

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice

Required September 2025

Salary: £25,584 pro rata (pay rise pending)

Contract: Permanent Part-time

Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit, please contact Lisa Maidman by email at office@stmarysswanage.dorset.sch.uk or contact the school on 01929 424909. 

Applications should be emailed to office@stmarysswanage.dorset.sch.uk or posted to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Northbrook Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1QE

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Closing Date:  13th July 2025

Interviews: Week Commencing 14th July 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email

www.stmarysswanage.dorset.sch.uk