Pay: KR5

Start Date: ASAP

Lydden and River Primary Schools Federation needs a finance officer to undertake routine finance duties under the line management of our Business Manager.

This position is for 26 hours per week which can be organised flexibly over 5 days proportionately between the schools. This is a term time only role, 39 weeks per year Kent Range 5 GBP19,335 - GBP20,483 pro rata.

In this role, you will work with our Business Manager, the Executive Headteacher, Heads of each school and other staff, from a financial viewpoint as we strive to achieve our aims for children. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial information, ensuring that all internal KCC regulations and legislative requirements are met.

Please see the attached draft Job Description for further details.

Minimum qualifications:

5 GCSEs including Maths and English grade C [4] and ideally NVQ level 3 - A level (or equivalent) in any subject.

The ideal candidate may have a background in a finance role either in school or another context. It would be an advantage to have knowledge of financial procedures and regulations.

The successful applicant will consistently promote the schools in a positive manner. They will have the following skills and competencies or be willing to learn quickly in order to become proficient in the role:

• Competent in ESS SIMS Finance Module (FMS)
• Financial Standards Compliance
• Safeguarding Procedures
• Awareness of Kent BPS

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and you will be efficient, well organised and purposeful in your approach. The role often involves working to deadlines, so it is important that you can manage your workload, being able to prioritise in order to meet these.

As a staff member in our federation you will:

• be supported through successful induction
• benefit from working partnerships with experienced colleagues
• be part of a team of professional, motivated teachers, teaching assistants and support staff

You are encouraged to come to see our schools in action; please contact the school office to make an appointment at a mutually convenient time. (River , Lydden ).

Please apply using the online application form available on this website.

Lydden and River Primary Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references and clearance of a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing Date: 02/11/2021 at 10:00

Interviews: Week beginning 1 November 2021

Information about the school

As a school we will offer you:

• A learning community which values ideas, initiative, positivity and creativity
• Great opportunities for professional development consistent with your own aims and the needs of the children. Tell us what your aspirations are so that we can support them.
• Inquisitive children who enjoy coming to school, are well behaved and love to learn
• A warm, friendly and successful staff team who work together effectively and support each other in meeting the needs of our children.
• A positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and children.
• Opportunities to both lead and engage in professional learning across our federation and within our Learning Hub.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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