‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, and therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.
CAT was formed in 2019 out of the success of its founding school Carlton Bolling. Since then, the Trust has experienced rapid growth, currently comprising nine schools (three secondary, three primary, three special). Our growth plan is different, in that we don’t have ambitions to become a large trust. Instead, we will limit growth to around 10-12 schools, instead focussing on improving outcomes across the trust in accordance with our mission ‘Excellence for All’ and ambition to make all schools ‘Outstanding’. This commitment to high standards can be seen through the Ofsted ratings of our schools (all Good’ with two ‘Outstanding’) and the huge array of awards at local, regional, and national level.
We recognise the crucial importance of staff to our success, so do all we can to protect their wellbeing and enable them to reach their full potential. This includes stripping away unnecessary meetings and administrative tasks so that they can maximise their time concentrating on what they are trained to do, best at, and want to do most. This facilitates the ‘outstanding’ outcomes we aspire to whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity and a key role within the central team, working under the guidance of the Finance Manager to maintain financial health, compliance and efficiency. The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting financial decision-making within the Trust.
Carlton Academy Trust is a great place to work with an exciting future. If you like what you hear and share our ambitions, we would very much like to hear from you and join us on our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through our ‘Carlton Cares’ programme to all staff, designed to support our colleagues physical, mental and financial wellbeing. These benefits are similar to those found in many large private sector employers and include a fully funded Health Plan (Simplyhealth) and an Employee Assistance Programme (Spectrum.Life), in addition to salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes. Some schools also have early Friday finishing times, which are also popular amongst staff. We have very high expectations of student behaviour and conduct, which makes each school a calm, welcoming and pleasant environment. Find out more about our ‘Carlton Cares’ benefits package here:
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please visit the Carlton Academy Trust website by following the link below and completing an application form. Alternatively, please complete the Equalities Monitoring Form and the Application Form on TES and forward to hr@catrust.uk .
We welcome visits to the trust schools to arrange a convenient time please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager.
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Closing date for applications: Friday, 14th February 2025 – 10.00am
The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.