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CURRENT VACANCIES

Please follow the links below to locate the job advert, job description and application pack on the Dorset For You website. Applications should be made through this online system. We hope that you will consider St. Mary's C.E. Middle for the next step in your career and we welcome candidates to come and see the school in person before applying.

Data and Finance Officer

30 hours per week

Term Time only (38 weeks per year plus one week during the holidays)

Grade 6 - £13.05 to £13.69 per hour (pay award pending)

Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 10th July 2025

St Mary’s CE Middle School, Puddletown, has a rare and exciting vacancy for a Data and Finance Officer who will join our supportive and friendly Admin Team providing vital support services to our staff, pupils and parents. This is a fast-paced, varied, and rewarding role!

 

The role is for up to 30 hours per week that can be over 4 or 5 days (to be discussed at interview).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data Protection Lead: Oversee the schools data protection processes including the coordination of SAR/FOI responses
  • Admissions: Handle the pupil admissions process from initial enquiry to enrolment including maintaining records
  • Management Information System (MIS): Maintenance of the schools MIS (Arbor) and other pupil systems including data analysis, statutory returns and end of year procedures
  • Finance: To accurately raise orders and invoices for payment, reconcile statements and bank cash
  • Office Support: Support with answering the phone and reception. The potential to become a first aider with training provided where appropriate

What We’re Looking For:

  • A friendly and professional individual with strong interpersonal skills
  • A proactive team player who can multitask in a fast-paced school environment
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Previous data and/or finance experience (school experience preferred but not essential)
  • Excellent communication skills – confident in dealing with staff, students and parents
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Any questions?

For further information about the role, please contact Tori in the office on 01305 848293. 

Other things you need to know:

Employment is to the Wessex Multi-Academy Trust and employees may be required to work across any of the Academy Trust Schools in accordance with operational requirements.

For further information and to apply, please visit the link below:

https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/31565/data--finance-officer-at-st-mary-s-ce-middle-school.html