Required as soon as possible
Grade: Scale 5 – NJC SCP 12 to 17
35 hours per week on a permanent basis
Term time only
Actual salary: £23,913 to £25,939
The CEO and Trustees are seeking to appoint a dynamic, resilient and committed individual as our Trust Finance Officer. You will take a supportive role in our central office team, working closely with the CFO to support the current and future financial activities of the Trust.
Tyne and Wear Learning Trust currently comprises of four schools, Barnwell Academy, Dunn Street Primary, Marine Park Primary and Whitburn Village Primary. The Trust also operates three Daycare settings for children under 5 years.
As a key member of the Trust, you will be primarily based in our central offices, but you may be required to work across our school sites during the working week.
The successful applicant will ideally be at minimum, AAT Level 3 qualified, and have experience of school finance and at least a basic knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook. Experience of working with Access Education Finance, or similar, would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be someone who has:
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Experience of school financial procedures and statutory returns.
* A sound working knowledge of financial software programmes.
* An excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel software.
* Good organisational, time management and planning skills including the ability to be flexible in order to achieve targets.
In return, we can offer you:
* An exciting opportunity to be a key part of a growing Trust.
* A welcoming, caring Trust, where everyone is valued.
* A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in teamwork and support each other fully.
* A Trust that is creative, innovative and an exciting place to work.
* A role that will grow with the Trust.
Tyne and Wear Learning Trust safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application packs can be downloaded from the Trust website:
Completed forms should be returned to:
Closing date: Tuesday 16th September :00pm
Interview date: Monday 22nd September 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £23,913.00-£25,939.00 per year
Work Location: In person