Finance Manager - Full-time

Portal House School, Dover

Ref:KCC886-7067-157S
Posted:04/04/2025
Pay:Kent Scheme F -G (£33,404 to £38,384)
Start Date:August/September
App Close Date:23/05/2025 at 13:00
Interviews:TBC

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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Portal House. Following the retirement of the current post holder, we are looking for an organised and adaptable person to join the administration team. We invite you to join us as our Finance Manager.

Portal House is a small Special school delivering high quality education to young people with SEND. We are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take responsibility for the school budget and the day-to-day management of the school finance.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a robust understanding of current FMS and financial procedures, and be able to competently use the school’s finance systems. The role entails:

Budget preparation and monitoring
Preparation of statutory financial returns
Processing invoices, orders and VAT returns
Maintaining financial budget files
Mange Human Resources, including staff contracts and payroll documentation
Maintaining School Voluntary Fund
Any other duties or tasks appropriate to the grade of the post assigned by the Headteacher

The ideal candidate will:

Be flexible in their approach to working
Have good organisational skills
Work under pressure
Be proactive and show initiative
Demonstrate good communication skills
Demonstrate a robust understanding of FMS and Financial Procedures
Have good computer literacy
Show sound knowledge of the KCC Budget Planning Software/SIMS and FMS 6

In return, Portal House can offer:

A collaborative environment aiming to support staff and pupils achieve their very best
Excellent working environment, your own private office, onsite parking, flexible working and a friendly supportive staff team.
Tailored CPD to develop staffs skills and talents
Recently developed modern grounds and buildings
A range of benefits courtesy of Kent Rewards Gateway

We invite you to view our video showing our new grounds: https://youtu.be/4ejMopd-7Zk?si=B78aplUDamPxi6Tr

Information about the school

At Portal House School, we envision a future where every student—regardless of their challenges—feels valued, empowered, and inspired to succeed. We are committed to nurturing confident, resilient learners who are equipped with the academic qualifications, life skills, and self-belief to thrive in further education, employment, and beyond. Through compassion, structure, and opportunity, we aim to transform lives and open doors to brighter futures.

Our school consists of up to 80 secondary-aged students with significant Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and acts as a fresh start to their educational experience. Our mission is to reverse negative experiences of education and help every student rediscover a love for learning.

We offer a nurturing, inclusive environment in modern, purpose-built facilities where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. Our students typically have broadly average or above-average academic potential, and we tailor our curriculum to help them achieve meaningful qualifications and life skills. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum as well as bespoke learning pathways for students who need a more tailored approach due to their individual circumstances.

Our small class sizes (typically 4–7 students) ensure that each learner receives focused support from qualified teachers and dedicated teaching assistants. This personalised approach enables our students to leave us with an average of 8–9 accreditations (GCSEs, BTECs, and Entry Levels), ready to progress into sixth form, college, apprenticeships, or employment.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs R Bradley
Address:Sea Street, St. Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6SS
Telephone: (01304) 853033
Email: office@portal-house.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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JD and Person specification