Job details
Job role
Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full time: 36 hours per week (Term time plus two weeks)
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
Per Annum (£38,061 - £41,173)
Pay scale
Grade 4A Point 32 - 35 (£42,839 - £46,142)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you askilled financial leader looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want tomake a meaningful contribution to the education sector, working in acollaborative, supportive environment?
We are seeking toappoint a Chief Financial Officer and Governance Lead, who will also act as CompanySecretary. You should have the skills, experience and knowledge that willenable you to oversee the financial operation of the school. We are looking forsomeone who shares our values, and who is committed to driving our schoolforward. This role will work alongside the School Business Manager and providecover for some of their tasks as needed.
As ChiefFinancial Officer, you will be responsible for managing the financial affairsof our school, ensuring that our resources are used effectively and efficientlyto support our school and promote the success of all pupils. You will workclosely with our Headteacher contributing to our shared vision and values, andhelping to shape the future of our school.
Our focus is onfinding the right person for the role, who shares our values and can make apositive contribution to our school community. We are looking for someone whohas a proven track record of financial management in the Education sector orsimilar environment.
You will haveexcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identifyand mitigate risks and develop robust financial plans. You will lead, developand maintain sound operations of financial and business practice; and in doingso ensure that all requirements of the Academies Handbook are effectivelyfulfilled. You will also be an effective communicator, with the ability tobuild relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outsidethe organisation.
It is expectedthat the successful candidate will have proven knowledge of budget managementand accounting systems, exceptional organisational, communication and ITskills, the ability to work as part of a team and be diplomatic, self-reliant,self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. A professional accountancy qualification wouldbe ideal but is not essential for the right candidate. Although we are lookingto recruit the role full-time, part-time hours may be considered for anexceptional candidate.
What the school offers its staff
Our Offer:
BroadoakPrimary School is an Outstanding Single Academy Trust with 480 pupils andapprox. 60 staff. Our school is set in beautiful grounds between Swinton andWorsley with excellent transport links. We offer a competitive salary,commensurate to qualifications and a Defined Benefit pension scheme.
We arecommitted to providing a collaborative, supportive environment for our staff,with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If youare passionate about education and want to make a meaningful contribution tothe success of our school, then we want to hear from it
Flexible working opportunities
This role is Term Time only plus two weeks.
Although we are looking to recruit the role full-time, part-time hours may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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