What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Finance and Payroll Officer to oversee the financial and payroll operations. The key areas of focus are ensuring financial controls are adhered to across the school, responsible for end to end payroll procedures, and supporting the Business Operations Manager with management of the finance function.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous payroll and school finance experience, however full training will be provided. We are looking for an ambitious candidate that may have aspirations for a School Business Manager role in the future.
What the school offers its staff
Why work at our school?
• A clear commitment to staff wellbeing through our wellbeing charter, including workload reviews, wellbeing meeting slots, paid staff social organiser, wellbeing spaces and free use of our professional fitness suite
• Outstanding facilities, including our community farm, fitness suite, recording studio, expansive library, new MUGA and professional performing arts spaces.
• Very strong use of IT across the school including 1-1 laptop scheme and interactive touch screens in all classrooms.
• Performance management reviews take place annually in September with the opportunity for a performance related pay increase once an employee is eligible i.e. has been employed long enough for evidence to be provided
Commitment to safeguarding
Northfleet School for Girls and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. For any candidate who is shortlisted, an online search will be conducted in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 statutory guidance.