FINANCE AND HR ASSISTANT

FINANCE AND HR ASSISTANT 

Dates:        Apply by Sunday 2nd November 2025

Job start:           ASAP

Salary:        Scale 4- 5 (7-16) Term time plus one week and 5 inset days
                       Depending on length of service and experience 

Contract Type: Part Time 31.5 hrs Monday - Friday - Days and hours are flexible

Contract term:  Permanent

Interview           TBC

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your financial and HR skills in a great school!

South Grove Primary School is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ in all areas January 2019. It is a vibrant two-form entry school, with a Special Resourced Provision for Autism and Globally Delayed pupils. It is situated in the richly diverse community of Walthamstow. We are committed to providing the very best education possible for our children and are keen to attract quality leaders to improve the school further. Staff, children and parents are proud of our school community and welcome committed staff to join us. 

We are looking to appoint a Finance and HR Assistant. Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will work on a wide range of financial tasks including recording and retrieving financial details, After School Provision administration and HR duties.

Are you looking for an exciting challenge?

Ideal candidates will:
     Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
     Have good numeracy skills
     Have familiarity with SIMS, FMS (this would be an advantage, but is not essential as training will be given)
     Be IT literate and willing to learn
     Have good common sense and a flexible approach to work
     Be able to prioritise work during busy times

We will offer you:

     A supportive and friendly staff team
     A school committed to your continuing professional development
     All the advice and training you need to support you within your role.
     Free on Site parking
     Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, popular, successful and inclusive school within a well-resourced building.

Come and join a caring, supportive team, where you will be valued.  

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 4pm. Please email the School Business Manager, Jazz Ali on hr@southgrove.waltham.sch.uk if you wish to attend an informal visit to the school.

For an application pack and further details, please email: hr@southgrove.waltham.sch.uk
South Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the school can be found at: Web links: www.southgrove.waltham.sch.uk  

All completed applications should be emailed to hr@southgrove.waltham.sch.uk or returned to the school at the following address: South Grove Primary School, Ringwood Road, Walthamstow, E17 8PW.

South Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought ad successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For an application pack and further details, please contact the school on 020 8521 6000 or email: hr@southgrove.waltham.sch.uk Further information about the school can be found at: Web links: www.southgrove.waltham.sch.uk 

All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address South Grove Primary, Ringwood Road, Walthamstow, E17 8PW or emailed to: hr@southgrove.waltham.sch.uk