Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £29,994 - £30,485 per annum

 

At Holy Trinity we are extremely proud of our children and our school. All of our existing staff and governors work hard to provide the very best standard of education for the children in our care.

Our aim is for our children to become the best that they can be. To support this aim, we have adopted a nurturing approach within Holy Trinity and are using the 6 Nurture principles to support us.

Due to one of our existing team taking a period of maternity leave we are seeking to appoint a reliable and self-motivated Finance & HR Officer who possesses excellent communication skills and who will work well within our existing team.

The successful candidate will assist the School Business Manager in providing a comprehensive and accurate financial and human resources administration service to the school.

Our ideal candidate would have excellent organisation and communication skills, a flexible approach to work and have prior experience of working within either a finance or human resources environment.

Whilst applications are encouraged from candidates with previous experience of working within the school environment, we would be willing to provide training in this area for someone that we believe would bring relevant skills/experience from a different sector.


The successful applicant to our role would be required to:

  • Assist the School Business Manager in the efficient and prudent management of school funds through the provision of a comprehensive and accurate financial administration service.
  • Assist the School Business Manager with the provision of a comprehensive and accurate human resources administration service to the School, to include the recording of staff absences and leave, the drafting of letters, administering the DBS checking process, and the administration of the recruitment and selection process.
  • Ensure the electronic personnel files are accurate and up to date, and data is collated and submitted as required.
  • Analyse staff absences, alerting the School Business Manager/appropriate staff when Attendance Management Reviews are required. Provide statistical information to the School Business Manager regarding staff absence levels.
  • Raise orders, process invoices, arrange payment of invoices, liaise with suppliers as appropriate and raise invoices relating to school income.
  •  Undertake routine financial administration procedures, ensuring that work is accurate, of a high standard and is in accordance with the school financial procedures and regulations, whilst ensuring the efficient delivery of consistent financial reporting.
  • To be responsible for administration of school cash where appropriate, including the logging of cash received in school.
  • Prepare regular and ad-hoc material, both manually and through computerised systems as requested by the School Business Manager.
  • Maintain accurate books of accounts and computer records, which record the school’s financial transactions, including order forms, invoices, cash, receipts and other paperwork.
  • To ensure accuracy and confidentiality of all information produced.
  • Support in other ad hoc finance & HR related work as required by the School Business Manager.

At Holy Trinity, we value the wellbeing of our staff just as much as our pupils. As part of our commitment to supporting you, we offer:

  • A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support and resources for personal or professional matters
  • A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including a positive working environment and regular opportunities for training & development, access to OneStop4GP service and physiotherapy
  • A welcoming, nurturing school community where every team member is valued
  • A supportive team culture with opportunities for professional growth
  • An enhanced DBS check arranged and paid for by the school 

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: hr@holytrinity.manchester.sch.uk
 
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

8265