Finance Officer

Lowton St Mary’s CE Primary School & Nursery

Newton Road

Lowton

WA3 1EW

Salary: Grade 5, £6,208 - £6,837 per annum. £13.90 - £15,31 per hour

10 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Temporary This role is linked to a flexible working arrangement which is due to end on 31st August 2027

Required for September 2026

Working Monday and Tuesday 9.30am - 2.30pm (days are not negotiable however there is some flexibility in start and finish times)

The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised Part-Time Finance Officer to support the School Business Manager in delivering a high-quality financial service to the school community.

The Role

The successful candidate will undertake a range of financial and accounting duties, including supporting the preparation of the annual school budget and monitoring, recording, and reporting financial activity against approved budgets.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is proactive and has excellent attention to detail.
• Is motivated, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Is committed to the wider life of the school and to enriching opportunities for our children.

About Us

We can offer:

• Friendly, caring, and hardworking children, staff, and governors.
• A school community with strong Christian values.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to school improvement and ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
• A commitment to Continued Professional Development.
• A happy and caring working environment where everyone is valued.

If you would like further information or would like to visit our wonderful school, please contact Liz Blaxter School Business Manager on 01942 769710.

This role is linked to a flexible working arrangement which is due to end on 31st August 2027. If the flexible working ends sooner than this date, this contract will end.

Completed applications are to be emailed to recruitment@lowtonsaintmarys.wigan.sch.uk marked for the attention of Mr Sherriff, Headteacher.

As part of the shortlisting process, our school will consider carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore at interview.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 769710 E-mail: recruitment@lowtonsaintmarys.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://lowtonstmarysceprimary.net

Closing date: Thursday 11th June 2026

Interview date: Friday 19^th June 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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