Dorset Council
Senior Finance Officer - Sturminster Marshall C First School

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Finance Officer
Our friendly village school is seeking to appoint a permanent part-time Senior Finance Officer to support the school in the control and planning of the school finances. To work 16 hours per week, term time only to start as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Support the school in the control and planning of the school finances.
- Work 16 hours per week, term time only to start as soon as possible.
Requirements
- Previous experience of working in a school would be an advantage.
- Ability to work in a busy environment is essential.
- Use their own initiative.
About Us
The successful applicant will be well supported by a friendly, welcoming staff team and Governing Body. Sturminster Marshall First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a DBS check in line with the government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Sturminster Marshall First School values diversity in the workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Further Information
If applicants would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01258 857348 or [email protected] to book a tour with our Headteacher.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Salary
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
Right to Work
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
DBS Check
The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London