About Us
The Weald is a warm and friendly school where our ethos is that everyone is valued and has a vital role to play to make it an excellent place to learn, grow and thrive. Our vision is summed up in two words: Opportunity and Community.
Job Details
Salary: NJC Grade 5 Points 7 to 8
Actual Salary: £23,254 - £23,625 per annum
Full Time Equivalent: £26,403 - £26,824 per annum
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term time only plus inset days, plus 1 week
Due to a retirement within our Finance team, we are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant, with excellent ICT, numeracy, organisational and interpersonal skills, to start as soon as possible.
The postholder will support the wider Finance Team and Finance Manager in delivering an effective finance service to the school.
The closing date for applications is 4pm on Wednesday 10th September 2025
Please note that interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th September 2025.
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to have excellent ICT, numeracy, organisational and interpersonal skills, to start as soon as possible
Further Information
The Weald School and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
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The reference number for this role is SCHO00854.
Job Reference: SCHO00854