What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: HR/Finance Assistant
Location: Peak School, Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES
Grade/Scale: Grade 6 Points 06-07 Actual Salary £14,594 - £15,207 (Pending NJC Pay Award 2024-25)
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: 25 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (Term Time Only + 2)
We are a small, nursery to 19 special school academy located in a rural environment in the village of Chinley in the North West corner of Derbyshire. We cater for children and young adults with a whole range of needs, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), communication difficulties, and those with extremely challenging behaviour linked to their associated learning difficulties.
We are seeking a positive, flexible and caring individual who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team, the ideal candidate will have experience of working in a HR/Finance role.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include: LGPS Pension Scheme, Westfield Health cover and free parking.
For further information, please contact Mel Smith, School Business Manager, Peak School, on 01663 750324, via email to msmith@peakschool.co.uk or visit our website at Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 03 November 2024 (23:59)
Interview date: 11 November 2024
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.