DBS01181/26 - Finance Assistant - George Stephenson High School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
13/10/2026
Advert End Date:
11/11/2026 12:00
Salary:
£22,378 - £22778 pro rata
Hours per week:
15 / 20 hours
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
George Stephenson High School, Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6SA
Further Information
Finance Assistant
Permanent | 15–20 hours per week | 52 weeks per year
APT&C Grade 5 (£26,403 – £27,254 pro rata) Pay award pending
We are seeking to appoint an organised and motivated individual to provide efficient and effective financial and administrative support across the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate, secure and effective day-to-day management of the school’s finances, including the School Fund and grant funding.
You will thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team, and be able to use your own initiative when required. The ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritise competing demands and maintain confidentiality is essential.
Experience of working within a school environment is essential. Knowledge of using a school Management Information System would be advantageous but is not essential. Full training will be provided on the school’s finance systems and procedures, together with a comprehensive induction programme to support you in settling into the role.
George Stephenson High School is a popular and inclusive 11–18 Trust school with over 1,200 students. Our most recent Ofsted inspection recognised the warm, respectful and inclusive culture that exists throughout the school, as well as our strong leadership, commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, and positive relationships across the school community.
We value the strong partnerships between students, parents and carers, staff and the wider community, and we are proud to be a happy, friendly and welcoming place to learn and work
Please see the job description for more details. To apply, please download an application pack from www.gshs.org.uk and return a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4) and a completed application form for the attention of Mrs Angela Cowen (Headteacher’s PA).
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 11th November 2026
Interviews: Monday 16th November 2026 (shortlisted candidates should be available on site from 8.00am to 12.00pm)
GEORGE STEPHENSON HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTHGATE
KILLINGWORTH
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE12 6SA
Headteacher: Mr Peter Douthwaite
Tel: 0191 216 1115
E-mail: enquiries@gshs.org.uk
GSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.