Finance Officer

Part of The Nebula Federation 

Tel: 01603 419203 

Email: office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk  

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Ashley Best-White 

• Salary: Scale E 
• Permanent 
• Part Time 
• 30 hours per week  
• Term Time plus 1 week 
• Start Date: as soon as possible 

We are looking for a capable, friendly, enthusiastic and efficient Finance Officer to join our administration team to work across our Federation. Working hours: 9am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

You will be based at White Woman Lane Junior School and will be working closely with our finance team and Executive Headteacher. The successful candidate will provide support across a range of areas in school financial administration. A large proportion of the role will include daily use of the county online finance system. 

It is a skilled and responsible role and one in which you will be a very valued part of our community. You will need to provide a high standard of financial support and a willingness to work collaboratively whilst upholding professionalism and the strictest confidentiality to the Federation and our families. 

The person appointed will have previous experience working in finance, ideally within a school setting. Equally important qualities are strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, organisation, flexibility, reliability and a positive attitude. You must also have the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team. 

This role will involve monitoring, maintaining and developing all financial systems and procedures within the schools. You will provide accurate financial information and support school leaders to provide value for money and make efficiencies where possible. 

Working as part of the administrative team the role also includes an element of working with families and other stakeholders. 

Please see the job description and person specification for full details. 

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01603 419203 or email 

office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk 

How to apply 

A job specification is available from ‘Attachments’. 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed forms should be returned to – office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk 

The school will not accept applications made via CV. 

Closing date: 18 September 2026 

Interview date: w/c 21 September 2026 

It is intended that interviews will take place in the week beginning 21 September 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. Although, strong candidates may be contacted, interviewed and appointed before the closing date.  

The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people.  

In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.