Finance Officer

Permanent Contract

Grade 6, SCP 6-9 (£12,688 – £13,305)

21 hours per week, term time only (plus INSET)

Location: Manor Park First School

Manor Park First School currently has a vacancy for a part time finance officer, this is a new position within the school. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, suitably experienced and qualified individual to take responsibility for:

• ensuring financial regulations are adhered to and controlled, in accordance with Trust policy and DfE.
• raising purchase orders, check and process invoices for payments and reporting for BACs runs.
• preparing transactions and reports for bank reconciliation
• other responsibilities include processing all income (banking, invoicing, and reconciling), - preparation of invoices, collection of fees and other dues, and ensuring a full reconciliation is undertaken at least once a month.
• liaison with outside organisations such as Dorset Council and suppliers.
• early years funding claims for the schools Pre School.

Candidates need to be well organised, have good communication skills and be able work with a high degree of accuracy.

They will need to be highly organised, a team player and be happy to use their own initiative and work independently.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, supportive and values-driven working environment
• High-quality professional development
• A generous benefits package including pension scheme, a health cash plan, bike and tech scheme, wellbeing support, and more (subject to qualifying period)

Closing date: Thursday 26th February 2026

Interview date: week commencing 2nd March 2026

The Wessex Multi-Academy Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government's safer recruitment guidelines.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Call 01305 268741 for an informal conversation about the role.

The person specification and job description can be downloaded from the link below.

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Senior Finance Officer

Permanent Contract

Grade 8, SCP 12-20 (£26,541 – £30,252)

37 hours per week, term time only (plus INSET and 2 weeks in the holidays)

Location: Office based at Wessex House

The Wessex Multi-Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Officer; to join our central Finance team. Whilst this position is part of the central finance team, the postholder may be required to travel to school sites for meetings.  The postholder will be the nominated finance lead for three schools within the Wessex Multi Academy Trust, the postholder will also have procurement and contract management responsibilities.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, suitably experienced and qualified individual to take responsibility for:

• ensuring financial regulations are adhered to and controlled, in accordance with Trust policy and DfE.
• advising the Head of School on the short- and medium-term financial status of the school and its commitments on a regular basis.
• developing and maintaining financial and other systems to ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information.
• preparing the financial records of the school for internal and external audit.
• line management of central team finance officers.
• tendering, contracting and managing arrangements for specific goods, services or works, across the Trust.
• carry out specific monitoring activity for all relevant contracted services and ensure that the outcomes from such activity are effectively recorded.

Candidates need to be well organised, have good communication skills and be able work with a high degree of accuracy. They will need to be highly organised, a team player and be happy to use their own initiative and work independently. Experience with finance systems and excel is essential. Due to the nature of the role, the postholder will need to be able to fulfil the travel requirements. 

What We Offer

• A collaborative, supportive and values-driven working environment
• High-quality professional development
• A generous benefits package including pension scheme, a health cash plan, bike and tech scheme, wellbeing support, and more (subject to qualifying period)

Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 10th March 2026

The Wessex Multi-Academy Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government's safer recruitment guidelines.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Email: kcarter@wessex.ac or call 01305 231510 for an informal conversation about the role.

The application pack and job description can be downloaded from the link below.

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Exams Invigilator

XS 9.8 GRADE 3

Casual zero hours contract

£13.05 hourly rate

From January 2026

 

Main job purpose

This is a school-based role, primarily concerned with the conduct of public examinations in accordance with strict regulations.
 

The primary purpose of the Examination Invigilator is to supervise candidates who are engaged in taking public examinations. Examination Invigilators must act strictly in accordance with the regulations set out for the conduct of examinations by the Joint Council for General Qualifications. Examination Invigilators will also act in accordance with school or examination centre policy for the conduct of internal and external examinations.
 

Examination Invigilators will have high expectations of all candidates and respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

 

Main responsibilities and duties

Examination Invigilation is likely to include the following core elements to be carried out in strict accordance with the aforementioned regulations:

 

1. To check that the arrangements of the examination room remain in compliance with the regulations.

2. To issue the regulatory notices to candidates at the start of the examination.

3. To maintain the security of examination papers, materials and candidate scripts whilst in     the Exam Invigilator’s possession.

4. To start, conduct and finish the examination in accordance with the regulations.

5. To complete the attendance register with due attention to the identification of candidates.

6. To supervise candidates with due vigilance during the working of the examination.

7. To respond to any questions from candidates about process and procedures.

8. To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the examination centre or school’s policies or procedures and in accordance with the examination regulations

9. To collect completed scripts after the examination has ended and return them to the designated place/person

10. To report back as appropriate using the agreed referral procedures on any issues arising

11. To assist with administration as requested

12. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance

       with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.

 

Knowledge & skills

 

Essential:

1. Be familiar with a range of school policies which may impinge on the conduct of public examinations, particularly those regarding health and safety, equal opportunities, behaviour management, child protection and special educational needs (SEN).

 

2. Be familiar with the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications

 

3. Be familiar with the examination centre/school’s policy for the conduct of examination’s and guidelines to invigilators

4. Have the necessary skills to manage safely, the activities, the physical space and the resources for which s/he is responsible

5. Understand and be able to use a range of strategies to deal with young people under pressure and also individual behavioural needs

 

Desirable:

1. Recent successful experience within an educational or supervisory environment

2. Flexibility and initiative

 

Supervision & management

1. To work to a designated member of teaching or support staff according to the examination centre/school’s normal policy and practice in examination invigilation

2. To supervise candidates in examination conditions in accordance with examination regulations and school policy and practice and with other invigilators

3. To direct candidates in order to achieve compliance with examination regulations

4. A senior invigilator may be required to supervise the work of other adults normally present in the examination room

 

Problem Solving and creativity

1. Use of a variety of interpersonal skills and strategies to establish positive relationships with candidates.

2. Know and use the school’s referral system as appropriate in the event of problems with an individual candidate, or group or other adult.

3. Flexibility in working hours will be required

 

Key contacts & relationships

1. Treat candidates consistently, with respect and consideration, and be concerned for their welfare during the period of supervision.

2. Model and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour expected from the candidates whom they supervise.

3. Know when to seek help and advice.

 

Decision making

There will sometimes be a need to make immediate decisions in accordance with exam board regulations, without initial referral to a manager, in relation to the secure conduct of public examinations and the safety of candidates

Resources

Exam papers, stationery, writing equipment

ICT and AVA equipment 3

Working environment

1. Size, phase and type of school/examination centre will vary

2. Includes supervision of individual candidates as well as groups of varying sizes

3. Involves working with other examination invigilators and school staff

4. Normal school environment

5. Occasional use of ICT and AVA equipment

6. Lifting of examination materials

7. Some school sites are extensive and postholders may be required to work throughout the site on more than one floor.

8. In special schools meeting the needs of pupils may be more demanding both physically and emotionally

9. Examination rooms which may include specialist areas

10. Occasional requirement to work outside the normal school day

11. Within a Special School environment staff may be required to deal with extremes of behaviour and /or a range of needs which may be physically and /or emotionally demanding

 

Website:  www.purbeck.wessex.ac                

Email: cdaws@purbeck.wessex.ac                                     Telephone:  01929 550077

 

Exam Invigilator Job Description

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