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Finance Manager - Part-time

Twydall Primary School, Gillingham

  • Ref:MED887-2014-4S
  • Posted:18/06/2018
  • Pay:Medway Schools Grade C1
  • Start Date:Sep 2018
  • App Close Date:02/07/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Monday 9th July

Advert

Twydall Primary School (Rainham Mark Education Trust) is looking to appoint a Finance Manager, for a Fixed Term contract period of 1 Year, to join our team of dedicated people, with a passion for working within a school environment. 

The post is for 20 hours per week (over 5 days) for 39 weeks of the year (term time, 5 staff development days plus 10 additional days to be worked during school holidays).  

Salary: Grade: C1 – £18,675 - £23,886 per annum, pro rata.

We are looking for a positive thinker with the right skills to join our committed and professional support team.

This is a critical role and would suit a highly numerate and articulate team-player.  The post requires the applicant to be adaptable and efficient and have the following:

  • A strong financial and administrative background, with a proven track record of financial management, preferably within an education setting.
  • Experience in budget setting, monitoring and forecasting.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels, both verbally and written.
  • Is organised and effective with an ability to work independently to meet and manage deadlines.
  • High expectations of themselves and others
  • Committed to on-going professional development.
  • An excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with database packages such as Civica Finance Package.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Appointments are subject to successful references and a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure

Please telephone 01634 231761 or e-mail office@twydallprimary.org.uk for further information or an opportunity to see our school in action.

Closing Date for applications: 12 noon Monday 2nd July 2018

Interviews to be held: Monday 9th July 2018

Information about the school

Rainham Mark Education Trust is a family of three Academies in Medway, compromising of Rainham Mark Grammar School - Ofsted ‘Good’ May 2022, Riverside Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted ‘Good’ November 2019 and Twydall Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted ‘Good’ May 2023.

The core purpose of the Trust is to cultivate wisdom, character and strength in students so they can understand, celebrate and shape the world in which they live.

Together, our ambitions for the children in our local community continue to build on current success, and raise the bar further, such that the life chances of each child in our care are maximised through a deeply inclusive education, routinely high expectations, and a range of opportunities that seek to embed a love of learning.

Rainham Mark Education Trust (RMET) is in a very exciting stage of its development, having recently realigned and strengthened our central team, relaunched our vision and established an ambitious future strategy.

The benefits of working for us include:

  • Support from a network of senior leaders and teachers within the school and our Trust

  • Regular planned opportunities to collaborate and share best practice within the Trust

  • Working with a team of friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff and Trustees

  • An outstanding offer of CPD opportunities

  • A sharp focus on staff well-being including Health Care provision

As a Trust we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals under its care. This commitment to safeguarding is shared by all the academies within RMET, as we strive to promote the welfare of our pupils. We require all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and we therefore implement a thorough recruitment process across all academies that aligns with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. This process includes conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

We are also committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of school life. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic. We celebrate the diversity of our school community and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, safe and able to achieve their full potential. We believe that this approach not only supports our students to achieve their best, but also prepares them for life in a diverse and interconnected world. If you share our commitment to equality and diversity, we welcome your application to join our team.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:People Services Team
  • Address:Twydall Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS
  • Telephone: 01634 231 761
  • Email: recruitment@rmet.org

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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.