We are looking to appoint a Finance and Administration Officer from 19 January 2026 to work in our busy reception office:

• 26 hours per week – Tuesday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
• NJC Grade G, scale point 8 to 12 (£26,824 to £28,598 FTE) Actual salary £17,040 to £18,576.
• Permanent Contract for 41 weeks per year (term time and training days plus 2 weeks)
• Start Date: 19th January 2026

The successful candidate will be self-motivated but a team player at heart, able to see the value to the children in all they do. They will have excellent communication, financial and organisational skills, and will work closely with our current Finance and Admin Officer, the School Business Manager and Head Teacher. The key purpose of the role is to provide financial and administrative support for the business of the school and to maintain a welcoming reception area for parents, children and visitors.

Ronald Tree Nursery School offers a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all our children and staff.

The post is based on reception in the busy school office and there is an expectation that the successful candidate will form positive relationships with staff, children and families alike.

For further information, or to arrange a visit to the nursery, please contact the school office on 01536-514240 or email bursar@ronaldtreenursery.co.uk.

Ronald Tree Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check as well as a pre-employment medical check.

If you have previously lived or worked abroad a Certificate of Good Conduct may be required.

Ronald Tree Nursery School is committed to creating a diverse workforce and all candidates will be treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We will consider all suitably qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of any protected characteristic.

Please apply using our application form including a cover letter by 9am on Monday 8th December 2025 to bursar@ronaldtreenursery.co.uk