Finance Assistant
(Maternity Cover)
Required: March 2026
35 hours per week, 43 weeks per year (38 weeks term time
+ 5 weeks, inclusive of 2 weeks during the summer holiday break)
(Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm)
Grade 4 (£23,387 actual salary)
The Governors are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to work collaboratively with other support staff to provide effective support for the school’s finance and administration functions.
Reporting to the Business Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for effectively completing all finance related tasks in line with the financial regulations as well as the provision of a central procurement service for all goods, services and equipment.
Applicants should be discreet; have excellent interpersonal skills; be able to work independently and as part of a team and communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and external organisations.
Further details and a recruitment pack is available from the school website:
www.st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk
or email:recruitment@st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 13th February January 2026, midday
Please do not apply online or download Cheshire East's Application Form
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place.
Application Forms - Notes to Applicants
Consent to Obtain References Form
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form