Finance Officer - Term Time

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-7051-666S
• Posted:29/07/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme D/E depending on experience
• Start Date:Ideally September 2026
• App Close Date:14/08/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:tbc

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Finance Officer – Nexus School, Tonbridge

Salary: Kent Scheme D/E (depending on experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 8:00am–4:00pm, Friday 8:00am–3:30pm
Contract: Term Time + 10 days (39 weeks + 10 days)
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)

Join Our Growing Team

Nexus School is seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our friendly and supportive team.

Working closely with the Strategic Business Leader, you will play a key role in the efficient operation of the school's finances, ensuring accurate financial administration that supports the education and wellbeing of our pupils.

Main Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, banking and accounting transactions.
• Manage payments for educational visits and activities.
• Support payroll administration and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process supplier payments and reconcile school credit card expenditure.
• Raise invoices and receipt income for lettings.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Monitor contracts and procurement activity.
• Maintain records for grants, donations and bursary payments.
• Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries.
• Support improvements to financial systems and processes.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has finance and administrative experience.
• Has excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Can manage competing priorities effectively.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Communicates professionally and works well as part of a team.
• Handles confidential information with integrity and discretion.

An AAT qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential. Experience of school finance systems would be an advantage but is not essential.

Why Join Nexus School?

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role within a growing specialist school.
• Staff wellbeing initiatives.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

Safeguarding

Nexus School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates, and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher.

Previous applicants need not apply

Information about the school

Nexus : the school where excellence meets opportunity.

Nexus is an ambitious school for children and young people aged 4-19 with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom have a diagnosis of autism.

With currently 300+ pupils on roll, we continue to expand our provision and pupil numbers providing wonderful opportunities for our teaching and learning with a wide range of staff development routes.

Nexus invests in employing the best staff and in training them to achieve. We strive to engage staff who are self-motivated, professional and ambitious.

Nexus also has a small 40 student satellite provision in Wouldham

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle - Personnel
• Address:Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA
• Telephone: 01732 771384
• Email: personnel@nexusschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Finance Officer Job Description
• Child Protection Policy
• KCSIE Part 1