Finance Assistant - Term Time

Swale Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F54-121-S
• Posted:07/05/2026
• Pay:£25,316 - £26,378 FTE (£15,535 - £16,187 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:June 2026 or later
• App Close Date:03/06/2026 at 13:00
• Interviews:w/c 8th or 15th June

Advert

• Central Services
• £25,316 - £26,378 FTE - SAT B
• £15,535 - £16,187 Pro Rata

Swale Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our central finance team based in Sittingbourne, Kent.

You will be a hardworking, friendly and organised individual who enjoys team working and a busy office environment.

Key duties include processing of orders and invoices, raising payments to suppliers, school trips, and managing email inboxes.

This is a fast-paced but rewarding role, encompassing a range of duties working with multiple stakeholders both internal and external.  The successful candidate will be a strong team player with sound interpersonal skills who is able to prioritise their own workload.

Prior experience of school finance would be an advantage but is not essential as full training for the role will be provided.

Training opportunities to obtain recognised qualifications via an apprenticeship route are available for the right candidate.

The role is advertised at 25 hours per a week, term time, plus staff development days and an additional 10 working days spread across the school holidays (41 weeks per year). However, we will consider alternative working patterns for the right candidate. Please specify any working pattern requests both in the application form and at the interview. 

Informal discussions about the post are welcomed.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Abigail Stedman, Financial Controller, Abigail.stedman@swale.at.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to Abigail.stedman@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the trust

Since its creation in September 2010 Swale Academies Trust has become a strong and successful school improvement service, specialising in taking schools in Ofsted category and turning them into good schools. A glance at the most recent Ofsted reports for Westlands Primary School, Meopham School, The North School, Regis Manor School and The Sittingbourne School, will all point to the effectiveness of the Trust in bringing about change and providing and enabling excellent leadership. First and foremost Swale Academies Trust is about the provision and development of high quality leadership and management.

We don’t seek to develop clone schools that deliver education in a regimented manner. Rather, we value the development in our schools of a spirit of enquiry and action research that provides the best possible education that is right for pupils in a local setting. We do however collectively value and strive for all pupils to produce beautiful work which showcases their development over time of which they, their teachers and support staff and parents can be really proud. We are proud of our schools and we strive for a sense of shared pride in the achievements of all of our students.

Our ambition is driven by enabling schools and children to succeed. We have a wide range of excellent and highly accomplished senior leaders who lead with a sense of purpose, charisma and a set of shared values. The Trust is fortunate to be overseen by a Board of Directors who share leaders’ values and who provide the highest quality challenge and support.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Team
• Address:Swale Academies Trust,
  Ashdown House,
  Johnson Road,
  Sittingbourne,
  Kent,
  ME10 1JS
• Telephone: 01795 426091
• Email: recruitment@swale.at

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack