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Finance Officer - Part-time

Goldwyn School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-7041-160S
  • Posted:15/11/2018
  • Pay:KR 5/6 (dependent upon experience)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:21/11/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer to assist the School Business Manager in providing an efficient, prompt and secure financial service to the school. Previous experience of school finance would be advantageous, but is not essential.  The school uses FMS software and training will be provided, if required.  The successful applicant will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of purchase invoices, reconciling to supplier statements.  Other duties will include receive and record monies from other schools, students and parents/carers, as well as undertaking other support duties such as assisting reception, dealing with correspondence, filing and word processing.  This post is based in Goldwyn Ashford.

This post is offered on a salary of Kent Range 5/6 (dependent upon experience); £18,059 to £21,789 (actual salary £14,415 - £17,392 per annum dependent upon experience) and is for 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus staff development days). 

You are welcome to visit at your earliest opportunity - please contact the school in the first instance. 

To apply please complete the application form and email it to tina.brobyn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk 

Closing Date:  Wednesday 21 November 2018 (midday)

Goldwyn School is committed to the highest standards in safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

References may be taken up before interview and the successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS check.

 

Information about the school

Goldwyn is an outstanding and unique secondary (11-18) SEMH special school in Kent, operating over 4 sites in Ashford and Folkestone, with each site running its own distinctive educational pathway.

We are a highly regarded and successful school which has expanded its provision to meet the needs of our increasingly complex and vulnerable students.

Following an internal restructuring, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed strategic leader to work with the Principal to maintain the outstanding provision we have created, whilst seeking to develop innovative and exemplary practice within SEMH education.

Goldwyn School is a KCC Foundation Special School for children and young people with an EHCP for SEMH needs from age 11 to 18. Students who are admitted to the school have complex and wide ranging difficulties and come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and a wide geographical area.

Goldwyn School is an Outstanding School (Ofsted 2022) for students with SEMH needs, and consists of: • Goldwyn Ashford in Great Chart, Ashford (TN23 3BT) • Goldwyn Folkestone in Parkfield Road, Folkestone (CT19 5BY) • Goldwyn Vocational Centre in Leacon Road, Ashford, Kent (TN23 4FB) • Goldwyn Plus in Beaver Lane, Ashford (TN23 5NX) (our alternative curriculum programme)

Why Work at Goldwyn: • “Goldwyn is a family; a truly supportive unit” – School Governor • We are values driven – they are not words on a page, they are core to our school and its ethos • We have a strong and dynamic leadership team who support each other and who offer an extensive level of coaching and expertise • Our staff are our secret weapon – without a staff that feel supported and invested in, we cannot offer our students the very best education. Our staff wellbeing strategy, ambassadors and events build and sustain our team • Collaborative working is well established at the school and this fosters a culture of staff learning • There is a learning culture for our staff, with extensive CPD on offer for effective and tailored professional development • The school adopts a 2-week extended October half term to support staff wellbeing • Working from the KSENT Trust, you will have opportunities to participate in practitioner research in education, school-to-school support, and a range of leadership development programmes • Opportunities to work with partners and national leaders at the forefront of SEMH education

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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.