Finance/Administration Officer - Part-time

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-234S
• Posted:03/05/2019
• Pay:Kent Scheme 5/6 (£18,704-£22,072 pro-rata)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:17/05/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, self-motivated and skilled individual to join our busy finance and administration team. Responsibilities will include working directly with the Director of Finance and Resources in the Finance office and duties will include invoicing, processing orders, monitoring and pursuing payments, supporting with month end and financial year end procedures as well as day to day administration duties. The successful candidate will be sharing the role with the existing Finance Officer who has recently reduced their hours. This role will also include supporting the reception office, acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to Ifield School.

The successful candidate should have good interpersonal qualities and telephone manner, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team. They should also possess the ability to meet tight deadlines whilst working to a high standard with the awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues. They must be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, SIMS.net and SIMS FMS along with a proven good level of numeracy and literacy skills, GCSE grades A to C or equivalent. Previous experience in a financial and/or education background is essential. A flexible nature, attention to detail and a professional attitude is paramount.

Basic hours will be 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday and Tuesday (15hrs per week) term-time only, paid on the Kent scheme pay range 5/6 (£18,704-£22,072), pro-rata, depending on experience.  There may also be a requirement to be flexible with working days, along with a requirement to work school holidays on an occasional basis. This will be paid at the appropriate overtime rate.

We would consider combining this as a full time role with the Clerk to the Governors/Administrator vacancy (16hrs per week), for a candidate with flexibility and the necessary skill set.

Informal visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact Carole Rough, Director of Finance and Resources, in order to discuss the post and obtain further details.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk