Support

Contract: Full TIme
Salary: £26,824 – £28,902 (£29,741-£32,045)
Closing date for applications: 26 November 2026, 2.46pm
Interview Date: 1 December 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and efficient Finance Assistant to join our busy school finance office, working alongside the Finance Officer.

USH is a heavily oversubscribed community school with just over 1050 students and 140 staff. We are incredibly proud of our family ethos and our success in delivering value-led education. Our students are vibrant, aspirational and well-behaved. We are known for our excellent career progression routes, and we attract professionals who are willing to contribute to our sustained success.

USH is a Leading-Edge School, consistently ranked high in Hampshire schools for overall achievement. USH is pleased to be an SSAT Leadership Delivery Partner. The school was delighted to be awarded SSAT accreditation for Engaging with Evidence and Research in 2026 and for Transforming in Professional Learning in 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cleaner or cleaning team leader looking to take the next step in their career. You will lead a team of 12 cleaning staff.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be highly motivated and demonstrate an ability to learn

  • Be an effective team leader capable of motivating and supporting cleaning staff.

  • Demonstrate high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.

  • Be committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming and secure environment for students, staff and visitors.

  • Have a proactive approach to solving problems and improving standards.

What we offer:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme

  • Generous annual leave entitlement

  • Access to employee wellbeing support

  • Continuous professional development and training

  • Free on-site parking

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

We positively encourage prospective candidates to enquire about our school prior to applying. Please contact our recruitment team via email or telephone on 02380 325333. Full details and application forms can be downloaded from our website: http://uppershirleyhigh.org/staff_vacancies

Please return your completed applications to recruitment@ushschool.org

To give your application the best chance at being short-listed, where at interview you can demonstrate suitability for the role, please ensure you read the person specification and job description and give examples in your application. Should you be new to the education sector or do not have direct examples related to the person specification, do please provide examples from a similar experience.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

SAFEGUARDING

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

THE JEFFERYS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

The Jefferys Education Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.

 

 

Documents

Job Description

USH Support Staff Application Form

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