FINANCE AND HR ASSISTANT

Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your financial and HR skills in a great school!

South Grove is rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in May 2024 and is a larger than average primary school with a large nursery and a designated Special Resourced Provision for children with autism and global delay, serving a vibrant and diverse community of Walthamstow. 

We are looking to appoint a Finance and HR Assistant. Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will work on a wide range of financial tasks including recording and retrieving financial details, After School Provision administration and HR duties.

Are you looking for an exciting challenge?

Ideal candidates will:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Have good numeracy skills

• Have familiarity with SIMS, FMS (this would be an advantage, but is not essential as training will be given)
•  Be IT literate and willing to learn
• Have good common sense and a flexible approach to work  Be able to prioritise work during busy times

We will offer you:

• A supportive and friendly staff team
• A school committed to your continuing professional development
• All the advice and training you need to support you within your role.
• Free on Site parking
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support

 This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, popular, successful and inclusive school within a well-resourced building.
Come and join a caring, supportive team, where you will be valued.

Application Pack and how to apply

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 4PM. Please contact the School Business Manager, Jazz Ali on 020 8521 6000 if you wish to arrange an informal visit to the school.

• FINANCE AND HR ASSISTANT - Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Form Support Staff - DOC 
• Application Form Support Staff - PDF
• About Our School

All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address South Grove Primary, Ringwood Road, Walthamstow, E17 8PW or emailed to: hr@southgrove.waltham.sch.uk

Safeguarding

South Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought ad successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Location

South Grove Primary School
37 Ringwood Rd
London
Waltham Forest
E17 8PW