School Name: Oakleigh School & The Early Years Centre Position: School Finance Lead Contract Type: permanent Hours:14 hours per week - term time only 1 week Salary: £16840 - 18654 (14 hours) Location: Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, N20 0DH Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026 at 12noon About the School We are a primary special school in the Local Authority of Barnet which caters for pupils with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. These include severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties, as well as severe developmental delay. About the candidate Do Not Click - APPLY NOW Please be aware that Barnet Council are NOT the Recruiter for this vacancy. We are sharing this job advert on behalf of Oakleigh School & The Early Years Centre. Instead, you must apply directly to the school Application form Job Description Important: If you mistakenly submit your application to Barnet Council, we will not forward it to the school due to GDPR regulations. Please ensure you apply using the provided link. If the role is no longer visible on the school's website, it means the advert has been removed or the vacancy has been filled. For any queries, please direct these to the school contact - .uk About the School We are a primary special school in the Local Authority of Barnet which caters for pupils with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. These include severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties, as well as severe developmental delay. About the candidate Qualifications Essential ▪ Business degree or related professional qualification Desirable ▪Accounting qualification or SBM specific qualification (level 4 to 6) i.e. CSBM/DSBM/ADSBM Experience Essential ▪ Significant and successful expertise across a range of finance activities including procurement, budget setting, monitoring, reporting, auditing ▪ Management of payroll Desirable ▪Experience of working in a maintained school ▪Experience of working with the Governing Body of a school ▪The ability to find creative and innovative solutions to working more efficiently and effectively ▪Experience of working effectively with a wide range of external partners or external groups Knowledge and skills Essential ▪Excellent communication, numeracy and interpersonal skills ▪Proficient user of a range of IT packages including Excel and Word. ▪Ability to analyse, use and present data in an effective and accessible manner ▪Delivery of value for money initiatives ▪Ability to strategically influence decision making ▪An ability to interpret legislation and regulations ▪Attention to detail and accuracy Desirable ▪Understanding of school management issues, including delivery of services and systems ▪Ability to use RM Finance and Arbor data system ▪Demonstrate entrepreneurial drive and successful income generation Personal Capabilities Essential ▪ Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school ▪ Motivated by a strong drive to improve the organisation and its infrastructure and systems ▪ Commitment to the aims and ethos of the school ▪Strong people management skills, and highly developed interpersonal skills ▪Strong organisational and planning skills ▪Willingness to constructively challenge the work of others and to continuing own professional development ▪Ability to manage and prioritise workload and respond effectively to working under pressure and to tight deadlines. What we offer (4-6 key employee benefits e.g. flexible working, employee discounts, holidays) - A creative and inclusive school community working in partnership with parents and families. - A rewarding term time only role within a friendly and hard-working team.