Overview
This is a great opportunity for an individual with a strong background in finance to oversee financial arrangements and control and to assist the Headteacher in budget reviews, projections, setting and monitoring. The primary responsibilities and requirements for this role are as described in the accompanying Job Description, with the following specifics.
Responsibilities
* Advising the Executive Headteacher/LGC/SLT on general financial policy and planning
* Co-ordination of the annual budget of income and expenditure for the academy
* Monitoring the annual budget and presenting management reports to the Executive Headteacher/LGC/SLT/Trust Board; attending relevant meetings as requested and working in collaboration with the Central Team
* Preparation of long-term assessments of the future financial performance of the academy
* Preparation of financial appraisals for projects, as required, and working in collaboration with the Central Team
* Responsibility for the accurate completion and validity of payroll returns for the payment of all salaries and wages including PAYE, NIC and Superannuation
* Keeping the academy account and preparing income and expenditure reports in accordance with DCSF financial regulations and preparation of accounts for submission to the Trust Board
* Experience in financial management and budgeting
* Working knowledge of the academy's financial policies and procedures
* A can-do and flexible attitude; professional and reliable
* Willingness to work collaboratively with others and to work autonomously
* Ability to complete complex returns, write complex letters and reports
* Understanding and compliance with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
Context and School Values
Under new leadership we are on an exciting journey of growth and development whilst maintaining our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We are a vibrant Catholic primary school with a rich partnership with our community and the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. We enjoy support from our parents in providing an environment where our children flourish. This is a happy school where children are supported and encouraged to have a go and take risks. Inspired by Christ, we work together to achieve our best.
We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis on physical and mental wellbeing, utilising our outdoor learning resources with our Forest School space. We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially, and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations. We would love you to join us.
Opportunities
For the right candidate there will be plentiful opportunities for growth, development and leadership. We believe changing our children's lives for the better is central to our vision and seek others with the same mindset to join us.
Safeguarding
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Contract and Benefits
Salary - Band 6, Point 23 to 32 (CCT Thurrock Academies Pay Scales). Actual Salary range: £14,586.88 – £18,305.28
Hours: 20 hours per week; there is flexibility around working hours/days (e.g., 10am-2pm for 5 days a week or 9:30-2:30pm 4 days a week). A permanent position working term time plus 2 additional weeks spanning across the school holidays.
Team: A dynamic and collaborative team of professionals across the academy and Trust, committed to mutual support and delivering effective Catholic education. A package of training and support bespoke to the individual.
Notice
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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