Overview
Two part-time posts will be considered. Are you a meticulous and proactive finance professional looking for a rewarding role at the heart of a vibrant school community?
The Ecclesbourne School has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Finance Officer to join our supportive and friendly support staff team.
About The Role
As our Finance Officer, you will be part of the cornerstone of our school’s financial health. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly contribute to providing an outstanding learning environment for our students. Your key responsibilities will be as outlined in the job description.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Qualified or experienced: Possess a relevant qualification, or have substantial, proven experience in a similar finance role.
* Has a keen eye for detail: Exceptionally accurate and numerate, with a methodical approach to tasks.
* A strong communicator: Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues with patience and professionalism.
* Tech-savvy: Proficient in using finance software and Microsoft Office.
* Discreet and trustworthy: Able to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity.
* A team player: Collaborative, positive, and eager to be part of a school community.
Why Join The Ecclesbourne School
* Make a real difference: See the tangible impact of your work on the school and its students.
* Supportive environment: Join a welcoming team in a school that values and invests in its staff.
* Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career development within our supportive academy.
* Local Government Pension Scheme: Immediate memberships of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a high percentage of employer contributions.
* Wellbeing: We value our staff and recognise the on-going contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.
* The school motto: “Integrity. Tenacity. Service.” is at the core of school life.
* School admissions: Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years’ service at the school at the time of application, are included in our admissions criteria.
* Generous leave entitlement: 23 working days, rising to 26 working days after 5 years’ service, plus 8 Bank Holidays, plus 4 extra statutory days.
Safeguarding and Equality
Our commitment to safeguarding: Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a school we are passionate about diversity and recognize that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
How to Apply
You should apply using the school application form, which can be downloaded from the school website. When applying please outline how your previous experience has prepared you for this role and what skills you will bring to it. For further information, or to visit the school, please contact Tina Spencer-Keyse, Director of Human Resources.
Email: tspencer-keyse@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk
Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 29 September 2025.
We encourage applicants to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications on an earlier date should there be a high number of candidates.
Note
All content reflects the information provided in the original description. No additional facts were added or altered.
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