What skills and experience we're looking for
Financial management, managing budgets, financial reporting, procurement and management of fixed assets
Experience of working in a leadership team or an appetite to lead and develop your own team
Management of staff teams, including professional development and performance management
Project management, planning, managing and monitoring work
Relevant experience within a medium/large organisation or school – minimum 4 years
Developing effective financial administrative systems and procedures
Supporting and advising senior leadership within an organisation
Ability to deliver services and systems applicable for effective school management
A good knowledge of financial management and accounting procedures
Ability to devolve responsibilities, delegate tasks and monitor work
Comprehensive understanding and use of a variety of financial management systems
Excellent analytical skills, including use of Excel
Knowledge of what constitutes ‘best value’ and the ability to translate this into all aspects of the job description
Knowledge and understanding of personnel management
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times
What the school offers its staff
Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing support, free parking, continuous service from other public sector organisations.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.