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Finance Manager - Full-time

Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-5401-382S
  • Posted:23/07/2024
  • Pay:Range 9
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:20/08/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:To be advised

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Finance Manager

Salary:  MNS Range 9

We are looking to employ a full-time Finance Manager to provide an effective and efficient financial and administrative service through managing the finance team and all aspects of financial management and control, including accounting, records, financial operations and financial management information in accordance with School, DFE (Department for Education) & ESFA (Educational and Skills Funding Agency) Financial Regulations.

 

The successful candidate will work with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and external finance support in all aspects of planning, forecasting and budgeting.

 

Candidates are required to have a minimum 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (Level 4 or above) including Maths and English as well as Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) in accountancy and finance, for example AAT, or extensive experience of working in finance.

Hours are 37 per week 8.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am until 3.30pm on Friday (inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break). Some hybrid working possible. 29 days annual leave (which increases to 30 days after five years service) plus bank holidays per annum (20% of which can be taken during term time – subject to line management agreement).

Further details about the role are available to view on the attached job description/person specification.

About the School

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development.  Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations and a staff rewards system.

Alongside a salary of between £33,586.00 and £38,222.00 per annum (which is subject to an annual review in September 2024), the school currently contributes 22.5% (the equivalent of between £7,557.00 and £8,600.00 per annum) towards you being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Closing date for applications is Friday 6th September 2024 (9 am).  This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier.  Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Information about the school

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school. The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed. Having been recently accredited as a High-Performance Learning World Class School, we believe that all of our pupils have the potential to achieve the very highest standards of performance no matter what their background or previous achievement.

Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south-east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community.

Passionate about the wellbeing of staff, the school supports good physical health and mental wellbeing. With a staff Wellbeing Policy now in place, this highlights the importance placed on a good work/life balance. Our wellbeing committee are regularly thinking of new ways to support all staff in this area with wellbeing afternoons, flexible working and financial wellbeing high on the agenda.

We believe passionately in equity and diversity. Our school is committed to embracing the lived experience of people of every race, sexuality and gender. We believe strongly in giving everyone the opportunities they deserve, no matter what social barriers may have held them back in the past.

We are committed to the professional development of all staff and offer excellent CPD, whether in house or by external providers. All teaching staff have a laptop for use at school and home.

The governing body has recently amended the school admission policy to ensure that staff who have been employed by the school for two or more years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, receive preference in terms of admission to the school for their child(ren).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 661707

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.