Finance and HR Administrator (Mulberry Academy Hastings)
East Sussex County Council · Hastings, England, United Kingdom
Hours of work: 37 Hours Working pattern: Term-time only etc. (As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Closing date: 12pm Friday 9 October 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Mulberry Academy Hastings Rye Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5DN Phone: 01424 711950 Email: hr@hastings.mulberryschooltrust.org [hr@hastings.mulberryschooltrust.org] Website: www.mulberryhastings.org [www.mulberryhastings.org] Please note, we do not accept CVs. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance and HR Administrator to join our school team. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting both the Finance and HR functions of the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing purchase ledger transactions accurately and efficiently, maintaining financial records and supporting financial compliance activities. They will also provide HR administrative support, assisting with recruitment, onboarding, personnel records and safer recruitment processes. We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable and able to manage confidential information with discretion. The ability to work accurately, prioritise workloads effectively and build positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and external stakeholders will be essential to success in this role. You will be joining a school with a strong culture of collaboration, coaching and professional development, where staff are valued and supported to develop their skills and contribute to the wider school community. We want ambitious and talented people to join Mulberry Academy Hastings because they want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. Professional development is central to our culture. All teaching staff benefit from weekly professional development, and each year we dedicate a two-week professional development programme in October. During this time teachers deepen their practice and collaborate on improving teaching and learning, while colleagues in support roles have structured time designed specifically for their own professional development. As part of the Mulberry Schools Trust, staff benefit from Trust-wide expertise, strong collaboration, and opportunities to grow professionally. The East London Teaching School Hub further enhances this offer, delivering nationally recognised programmes and enabling staff to engage in and contribute to training across all career stages We recognise the importance of balancing work and home life. We consider flexible and family friendly working opportunities wherever possible, including part-time, term-time and job-share arrangements. At Mulberry Academy Hastings we also design timetables to support staff wellbeing. All teachers receive a weekly PPA sessions scheduled as an afternoon, which can be worked remotely if teachers wish, supporting a healthy work life balance. Balancing everyday life with the requirements of work can create pressures for all of us. Work is a significant part of our lives and we are committed to creating a healthy and supportive working environment. All employees have free access to a 24-hour confidential counselling and wellbeing service, designed to support staff with a range of personal and professional challenges. Recognising that the autumn term is the longest and most demanding, we restructured our calendar to better support staff wellbeing with a two-week break in October. Recruitment Pack [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/odmw/~edisp/ucmfa10830273.pdf] Job Description [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/odmw/~edisp/ucmfa10830274.pdf] Application Form [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/odmw/~edisp/ucmfa10830272.docx] Additional Information The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.