Administrative and Finance Officer - Part-time - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-452S
• Posted:16/01/2024
• Pay:KR5 (£22,595 to £23,693)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:02/02/2024 at 11:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, and skilled Administrative and Finance officer to join our outstanding school from January 2024, and to be seconded to our specialist Post-19 institution, LINK19. This post is for 30 hours per week. Monday- Friday 9am – 3pm. Term Time plus 10 days and occasional additional hours for Director meetings. Kent Range 5 (£22,595 to £23,693) pro-rata, depending on experience.

The post holder will provide effective administrative and financial service to support and enhance the running of the LINK19 College. 

The successful candidate should possess GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent), Grade C or above. They must be flexible in their approach to work, self-motivated and be able to prioritise their work effectively. They will also need to possess excellent interpersonal qualities, strong communication skills and be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong excel skills. Knowledge of management information systems and previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

The successful candidate will provide support in administrative and financial tasks within the College. These will include maintaining the college accounting systems, processing orders and approving payments ensuring correct financial control is applied, raising invoices and managing all cash income. They will process time sheets, mileage and expenses claims for staff and, in conjunction with the College Lead, be responsible for preparation of the annual budget monthly monitoring, interpreting and profiling information to ensure adequate provision is made to cover increasing costs.

The candidate will also coordinate EHCP annual review schedules and ensure timely submission of all paperwork to meet requirements of the local authority, carry out the administration of Health Care Plans and general office duties and administrative support to LINK19 Leadership team, LINK19 Administrative Lead and teaching staff.

The benefits of working for Ifield School, at LINK19 are:

• Supported by a consistently high-quality leadership team.
• Entitlement to Kent Rewards, KCC Employee Benefit Scheme.
• Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Focus on Mental Health & Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counselling support line.
• Comprehensive CPD programme.

Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and will also be subject to an online search.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

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• Administrative and Finance Officer Job Description