Finance Assistant required as soon as possible thereafter, for Ofsted-rated 'Good' schoolCould you be an enthusiastic and committed Finance Assistant and are you looking for a new challenge?
Bell Farm, a large primary school with a Nursery and Specialist (SEN) Centre, set in extensive grounds, is looking for a Finance Assistant to join our strong office team. Bell Farm received a continuing ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in March 2019, with the inspection praising a “strongly inclusive culture” that “helps this large school to feel like a family where everyone is known, listened to and cared for.” Our beautiful grounds are enjoyed by friendly and polite pupils who are eager to learn, supported by a welcoming community of staff, parents and governors all working together.
Here’s a recent testimony from one of our HLTAs:
“That’s the thing about Bell Farm, you really feel like you are part of a community, as a parent and as a member of staff. The school equipped me with the support and knowledge that I needed to do my job well - each year brings new opportunities for staff to develop their professional career. I have never looked back and can truly say I love my job.”
We can offer you:
Individually-tailored CPD; Bell Farm is committed to the development of inspired, confident and passionate office staff.
A supportive and strong Senior Leadership Team that leads the school with clear goals.
Free places at Breakfast Club for any children that attend Bell Farm during working hours.
An Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Vivup: a reward scheme for employees of Surrey County Council.
A weekly Business Manager award, to recognise a member of staff who has made an outstanding contribution to the team.Free teas and coffees during breaks.
This permanent appointment will be Monday to Friday for 38.33 hours a week, term-time only (including five INSET days a year), plus two days in the school holidays. The working hours for this role are 8.20am to 4.30pm, including a half an hour unpaid lunch break.
The annual salary for this role is as per PS5 on the Surrey Pay Scale. As this is a term time only role the actual annual salary paid is within the range of £24,906,- £26,682, which is pro-rata of the full time equivalent (FTE) of £26,777 to £28,686. We’re situated less than a mile from both Hersham and Walton-on-Thames train stations, with fast trains into Waterloo taking just 26 minutes. Often featured on lists of the best places to live and raise a family, Walton-on-Thames is renowned for its pretty towpath, open spaces and friendly pubs, shops and cafes.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 31st January 2025Interviews will be held the week beginning 3rd February 2025Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the school.