Are you looking to work in a high performing and supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference? We are looking to recruit a Finance Administrator to join our hardworking and collaborative team, contributing to the smooth running of financial operations in the school. If you are an experienced and/or capable Administrator with an eye for financial detail and are looking to flourish at work and be professionally fulfilled, we would love to hear from you.
Your opportunity
Working closely with the Central Trust team at GLF, the Finance Administrator will play a key role in providing a high-quality and timely support service to teaching and associate colleagues and parents/carers. They will be the main point of contact between the school and GLF to ensure effective and efficient administration for finance processes at school and trust level. This will include managing the financial elements of trips, admissions, charity events and lettings. The Finance Administrator will also be responsible for school orders from placement to delivery.
The working hours for this role are 19 hours per week, term time only, although we welcome discussions around a flexible working pattern, depending on individual circumstances.
What we are looking for
* Someone with financial and/or strong administrative experience
* An excellent communicator with a genuine desire to provide the best service to staff, parents/carers and students.
* An organised individual who works in a methodical manner, with a high level of attention to detail.
* Commitment to the aims and ethos of the school.
* Experience in working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating calmness when under pressure.
* A self-starter who can manage their own workload, prioritising effectively.
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.
Why work at The Beacon School
* Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff
* Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty
* Have access to an excellent programme of CPD
* Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach
* Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 43 GLF Schools
There is a large range of extra-curricular activities and visits to become involved with and a strong and supportive staff body with a number of staff social events.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
* Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
* 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
* We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
* Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
* GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
* Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
* Flexible working options
* Work life and family friendly policies
* Career pathways and talent management
* Access to a staff benefits portal
* Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 19 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks). Working pattern to be discussed with candidates at interview.
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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