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High Halden Church of England Primary School , Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-3139-111S
  • Posted:05/09/2022
  • Pay:Kent Range (TBC upon level of experience)
  • Start Date:Dec 2022
  • App Close Date:26/09/2022 at 17:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are looking for a dynamic, proactive individual who shares our vision and commitment to ensuring the very best for every child in our care. We are looking for someone with a sense of humour who is self-motivated, organised, flexible and able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

The successful candidate needs to be an articulate and influential communicator, have proven financial management skills, possess excellent numeracy and literacy skills and the ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders in the school – children, staff, parents and Governors. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Management of the school budget and school fund bank account
  • Managing the payment systems for the school. 
  • Preparing for budget meetings and providing financial reports
  • Procurement management: including processing orders and invoices in line with established financial procedures
  • Work alongside the Office Manager and provide front of house duties to parents and visitors as required
  • Aspects of HR management: including adherence to robust recruitment procedures and processing of staff contracts, absence and overtime/expense claims
  • Identifying fundraising opportunities to further generate income for the school and promoting our school within the local community

Hours: Between 13-19.5 hours per week (to be discussed based on the successful candidate’s experience). Days to be agreed. 

9am – 4pm which includes half an hour unpaid lunch break

Start date: December 2022/January 2023

We can offer a busy and vibrant school, which is constantly moving forward, with great children and a very supportive team working in partnership with our local community.

Oftsed (Jan 22) states that:

  • Everyone in this school is involved in its continual strive to improve. There is a strong sense of pride from everyone involved.
  • Pupils are expected to conduct themselves well and they rise to this challenge. As they grow in this safe and nurturing environment, pupils develop confidence and self-esteem.
  • High standards of behaviour allow pupils to concentrate and achieve well.
  • The school has developed a strong curriculum. Its creation is grounded firmly in the school’s ethos of encouraging curiosity and creativity, as well as developing character and a sense of community.
  • Leaders have been highly effective in creating an overwhelmingly positive staff team who feel inspired, well supported and unanimously proud to work at the school.

We can assure you that working at High Halden will be exciting and fun. Have a look at our website to get a feel of what we are about. We encourage interested parties to come and view the school prior to application, please call or email Mrs Burlton on 01233 850285 or headteacher@high-halden.kent.sch.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Barred List check. 

Information about the school

High Halden Church of England Primary School is a small, friendly school which has served the local community since 1868. We have a team of dedicated and committed teachers, support staff and governors and a strong relationship with our local church and community. The behaviour and attitudes displayed by our pupils are very good and we work closely with parents to provide the best possible opportunities for our children. We are proud of our positive and caring ethos through which all our pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our School Vision At High Halden we take pride in creating a nurturing environment where our community of learners are valued as individuals. Through God’s love, rich experiences and a sense of belonging, all will make strong roots to grow, flourish and bear fruit.

Our Christian Values

Generosity Respect ❤ Wisdom Trust Hope

Our vision and associated values are theologically centred on the Bible narrative ‘The Vine and the Branches’

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit (John 15:5).

Rooted in God, we grow together.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01233)850656

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.