Job profile
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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
24/09/2025
Application closing date
24/10/2025
Location
Bradford (Lower Fields Primary)
Salary
Grade G Points 20 to 24 (£32,597 to £35,412 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £29,870.68.
Annual weeks
41 (Term Time Only plus 15 Days)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Finance
Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)
Job description
Lower Fields Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our academy in December 2025 on a full time, temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave.
Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
As the Finance Manager, you will support the Head of Academy through the provision of financial support and information, directly or with the support of other members of the administration team. You will ensure the academy's financial management is sound and procedures are adhered to with relevant reports submitted to the central Delta finance department in accordance with deadlines.
Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
Your new school
The academy is a 3 to 11 primary school situated on the outskirts of Bradford serving a culturally diverse population. Lower Fields Academy has a reputation in the community as a nurturing school where all our pupils receive a high quality education. We are extremely lucky to be based in stunning and extensive grounds which help to provide a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities.
We feel passionate about providing our young people with memorable experiences, the best outcomes and the widest opportunities. We place our learners' individual needs at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves in our adaptability and willingness to engage fully with our students, their parents and the communities they live in. "Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that supports pupils to achieve these aspirations." Ofsted 2023.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
* Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
* Gym & fitness discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme*
* Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
* Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
* Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.