Finance Administrator and Clerk to Governors - Part-time

Smarden Primary School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-2288-36S
Posted:23/07/2019
Pay:Kent Scheme 4
Start Date:End of September
App Close Date:09/09/2019 at 23:00
Interviews:17th September

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and talented Finance Assistant and Clerk to Governors.

From the 1^st September 2019, Smarden Preschool will be joining Smarden Primary School, building on an already successful partnership. We have taken this opportunity to look at the structure of our busy office and now wish to combine the role of the clerk to the governing body with that of a Finance Assistant. These two positions complement each other perfectly as they need the same skills of being meticulously organised as well as the ability to establish positive relationships and work to deadlines.

The post is a permanent position and you will be contracted to work ten hours per week in school and be part of the administrative team, led by the Business Manager. Hours of work are flexible across the week, however ideally these will be worked as two days per week. This is an exciting opportunity to join the fantastic team at our lovely school.

You will be: • highly organised, balancing the demands of both aspects of your role, in order to ensure deadlines are met in good time • self-motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking • able to use your own initiative and work independently as well as being committed to working as part of a team • a good communicator with excellent literacy and ICT skills • flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work calmly under pressure.

We offer: • An excellent, well-resourced working environment • Supportive colleagues, governors and community • A friendly, welcoming atmosphere • Polite, enthusiastic and friendly children • Positive, welcoming and supportive staff.

Finance Assistant:
To provide financial and admin support to the Business Manager

Clerk’s role:
The Clerk’s role is crucial in supporting the work of the Governing Body and requires very strong organisational, personal and administrative skills.

The preparation of agendas and papers for meetings, the taking and writing up of minutes, dealing with governor correspondence, acting as custodian of records and liaising with TKAT for advice when appropriate.

If you have the skills, interest and passion that we desire - please apply in writing, outlining your previous skills and experience which you can bring to this position. Please see the full job descriptions of each of these roles attached. We welcome visits to the school to discuss these roles and to see our wonderful school in action. Please contact Liz Rice on 01233 770316 (after the 1^st September), or by email erice@smarden-tkat.org to arrange a visit.

The school governors take the issue of safeguarding the pupils of the schools very seriously and to this end the successful candidate will be required to obtain clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The successful candidate will also be required to provide documentary proof of identity and qualifications.

Information about the school

Founded in 1716, Smarden original school building is at the heart of the beautiful village. The building at the front dates back to 1858. In 2014/2015, the school underwent extensive refurbishment and new building works. This was a wonderful opportunity for the school and was part of the Priority School Building Programme.

Four new, large classrooms were built to the rear of the old building and we are now able to deliver a 21st century learning environment within a new single-storey building, a new link corridor connecting the two buildings together and a new outdoor space with provision for games, social use and outdoor classrooms.

We also have a wooded area on site where we run Forest School, allowing the children to embrace the outdoors as an inspirational learning environment.

We offer the best learning environment for children ages 2-11. We endeavor to instill the best teaching methods for our articulate and intelligent pupils. We follow the Discover-Explore-Create curriculum, allowing them to be inquisitive and critical thinkers, always giving their best.

In September 2019, Smarden Nursery became part of Smarden Primary School and the wider TKAT family. Smarden Nursery has provided childcare for the village and local area for over 25 years in various formats. Merging with Smarden Primary School has helped to secure the long term future of the setting.

We aim for our children to develop lifelong skills, the ability to take responsibility for their own learning so that they can face future challenges with confidence. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere where each child can achieve success. We actively encourage partnership between parents and our local community. We live by our values; Ambition, Respect, Kindness.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Speight
Address:Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND
Telephone: 01233 770316
Email: office@smarden-tkat.org

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