Admin Assistant with Finance Responsibilities - Parkway Primary School

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, organised and highly motivated Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office team. This is a term-time only position, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 2:00pm.

 

This is a varied role combining front of house reception duties, administration and financial support responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide a welcoming and professional service to pupils, parents, staff, visitors and external agencies while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

 

The successful candidate will support attendance administration, maintain pupil records, assist with SEND administration, support communication systems and undertake a range of general administrative duties.

 

The role also includes supporting the school’s financial processes, including purchasing and procurement, obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders, processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records in line with school procedures and Best Value principles.

 

We are looking for someone who:
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills 
• Can work calmly in a busy environment 
• Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 
• Has excellent attention to detail 
• Is flexible, approachable and able to work as part of a team 
• Has experience of administration and customer service, preferably within a school environment 

 

Experience of school systems such as Bromcom would be advantageous.

 

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

 

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Maria Saich on 02083100176 or [email protected].

 

To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected]. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Parkway Primary School, Alsike Road, Erith, DA18 4DP. CVs will not be accepted. 

To apply for this vacancy please visit www.parkway.bexley.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is 16.10.2026. Interviews are scheduled for week beginning 19.10.2026. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.  

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.