We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administration and Finance Officer to join our fantastic team at CHS South.
This is a Grade 4, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The full-time equivalent is £25,584.
We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an administrative and/or finance support environment. They will have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and effective written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels. They will also need an eye for detail with great precision when preparing, maintaining and monitoring financial data and producing relevant information, whilst also having the ability to plan, prioritise own and others workload to meet deadlines within fixed timescales.
Main Purpose Of The Job
This Administration & Finance Officer role will provide an efficient, responsive and high quality administrative and financial support to the school. Reporting to the School Operations Manager and working closely with the headteacher, teaching and other support staff, pupils and parents. The postholder will be expected to provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including:
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
* Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
* Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
* Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
* bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.
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