Job Description
Finance & Operations Assistant
Full Time, Permanent, 52 Weeks per Year
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependent upon qualifications and experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, All Year Round (Job share may be considered)
To Start: 9th November 2026
We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and professional Finance & Operations Assistant to join our administration team at Shebbear College.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator with strong financial and organisational skills to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial and operational functions of the school. Working closely with colleagues across the school and Head Office, you will provide support to staff, parents and pupils, helping to ensure the efficient running of a wide range of financial, administrative and operational processes.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within a financial or administrative environment, excellent attention to detail, strong numerical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience within a school environment and knowledge of systems such as iSAMS, SIMS or NetSuite would be advantageous.
Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Set within 85 acres of beautiful countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, it offers an idyllic and rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them achieve their very best. This commitment to a supportive and nurturing environment extends to our staff, making Shebbear College a welcoming and rewarding place to build your career.
BENEFITS OF SERVICE
• Working in a small, friendly school in a stunning rural location
• Competitive salary
• Free lunch and refreshments during term time
• Free parking on site
• Health and Wellbeing Centre on site during term time
• Use of school facilities, including gym
• Opportunity for professional development and training
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must complete the online application form via the school's recruitment portal -
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001409
For further information about the role, please contact Danielle Joyce at danielle@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk.
Closing Date: 9th October 2026
Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised should a high volume of suitable applications be received.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, including attendance at regular safeguarding training.
The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of qualifications, a health questionnaire, online searches of publicly available information, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, overseas police checks where applicable, and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
Please refer to the College's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy on the school website for further information.