Current Vacancies

Finance Assistant

The full time salary is £26,748 per annum, grade 5, levels 1-4.

We welcome applications for full time or part time hours working term time only.

The role is to work Monday to Friday, with flexibility around start and finish times.

We are offering a permanent contract, subject to the successful completion of a 6 month probation period.

The successful candidate will be required to start in November or December 2025.

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented with a background in finance and/or HR administration? Can you manage your own time to work to deadlines, do you have great interpersonal and IT skills?

This is a varied role that plays a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our school operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the School Business Manager, supporting with financial processing and HR administration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Support

• Raise purchase orders and process invoices 
• Complete regular payment runs and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare monthly VAT returns
• Carry out monthly bank and procurement card reconciliations 

HR Administrative Support

• Assist with recruitment processes including advertising roles and processing applications
• Process new starters, contract changes and leavers
• Maintain the Single Central Record and staff profiles on our MIS
• Support with staff absence monitoring, timesheets, and related reporting and communications

About You

We are looking for someone who;

✔ Has recent experience working in a financial and/or HR environment
✔ Is highly organised and able to confidently multi-task
✔ Is able to work to a high level of accuracy and has strong numeracy skills
✔ Has excellent IT skills and can quickly learn new systems
✔ Can handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
✔ Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

Why Join Us?

At Clifton Green Primary School we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where your contributions makes a real difference. You’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering the best outcomes for our pupils and staff. Whether you’re looking for a full-time or part-time role, we’re open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate.

How to apply

Please send your typed City of York application form (see below) plus a covering letter stipulating whether you wish to be considered for full-time or part-time hours, to recruitment@cliftongreenprimary.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 16 October 2025 at 9am.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 17 October 2025, with interviews the following week.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. To organise a visit, please contact us at our recruitment email.

Should you have any questions about the role or wish to have an informal conversation with our Business Manager, please contact us at our recruitment email address.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please contact our office or email cliftongreenprimary@york.gov.uk.