Whittingham Primary Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
Job details
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours a week / 52 weeks a year
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Finance professional to lead day-to-day operations of the finance department across our East London Cluster of primary schools. These include Walthamstow Primary Academy, Whittingham Primary Academy, Longshaw Primary Academy, Salisbury Manor Primary, and Winston Way Academy.
Working closely with the leadership teams in each school, you will deliver an efficient and effective finance service, ensuring the consistent implementation of policies and procedures across the Cluster.
The successful candidate will bring strong financial expertise and organisational skills to ensure the effective management of daily operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word and Excel is essential, and experience in a similar role is highly desirable. You should demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain strong attention to details, whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.
The ideal candidate will be:
* Organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting education through excellent financial management.
* A team player with excellent communication skills, capable of building strong working relationships across diverse teams.
* Confident in guiding and advising colleagues on finance-related matters.
* Experienced in managing finance services across multiple sites or within a comparable organisation.
We will offer you:
* Highly competitive pay above national average.
* 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
* An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum.
* Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
* A respectful working environment.
* Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
* A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
* Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
* Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
* Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service.
United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the UK, dedicated to bringing out ‘the Best in Everyone.’ Our mission is to ensure that both students and staff are supported to achieve their full potential and thrive.
As part of our East London Cluster, you will join a dedicated, hardworking team committed to delivering excellence in education. We believe in the power of teamwork and shared expertise. We offer unparalleled opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, alongside access to a nationwide network of professionals committed to excellence.
Although prior experience in education is not essential, it is desirable. Above all, we are looking for a proactive, professional, and resilient finance expert who is ready to make a meaningful impact across our schools.
We are looking for:
* A reliable, motivated, and self-driven professional with proven finance experience.
* Strong knowledge of finance best practice and accounting principles.
* Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex situations with professionalism.
* Excellent organisational skills and commitment to maintaining high standards.
* Proficiency in IT systems.
* Adaptability to manage a dynamic and varied workload independently.
Please see the job description and person specification for further detail.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: https://www.winstonwayacademy.org.uk/work-with-us and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on Tuesday, 11 February 2025. Interviews will take place soon after.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive applications from exceptional candidates. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
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