Finance Manager - Term Time

Fordcombe CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3313-82S
• Posted:29/06/2020
• Pay:£18704-£20121 depending on experience
• Start Date:1 September 2020
• App Close Date:10/07/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:Morning of Thursday 16th July

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Finance Manager Vacancy

15 hours per week, term-time only plus 2 weeks in school holidays

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to work at Fordcombe Primary School, part of the Tenax Schools Trust. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and adaptable finance professional to support the school’s Headteacher and Tenax Chief Finance Officer with the processing and management of school’s finances. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Headteacher and school office staff, the successful candidate will carry out core accounts processing and financial management for the school. You will be a person of integrity, extremely well organised, adaptable and be able to maintain confidentiality. This is a role for 15 hours per week (hours/days to be mutually agreed, with some flexibility) and based at Fordcombe Primary School.

Experience of working in a finance administration role is essential, as is a keen eye for detail, ability to work to deadlines, excellent numeracy skills, and a good working knowledge of MS Excel, and ideally finance systems especially Capita SIMS Financial Management System. Accountancy qualification or at least experience of working in a finance role desirable.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the post before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Catherine Dottridge, Tenax CFO,  by telephone: 01892 521595 or email: dottridge@tenaxschoolstrust.co.uk

Completed Application Forms should be submitted online via Kent Teach by the closing date 12 noon, Friday 10 July 2020.  No CVs will be accepted.

Further details included in the Job Description.

The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Information about the school

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is a half-form entry village school set in the beautiful Kent countryside near Tunbridge Wells, where our Christian vision, "inspiring every child to shine in God's light", shapes everything we do.

A collaborative team culture: Our recent SIAMS inspection described us as "a small, welcoming school full of joy where people flourish," where relationships between staff and pupils are exceptionally strong. We are a close-knit team that values each member's wellbeing and professional growth equally. Staff describe working here as being part of a supportive family where everyone is genuinely known and valued.

Your career development matters: As part of the Tenax Schools Trust, you'll benefit from a comprehensive professional development programme that goes far beyond what a standalone small school could offer.

Facilities and resources: Our Victorian building houses a characterful school hall, while purpose-built classrooms and a dedicated library space support our commitment to reading for pleasure. We work diligently to meet every learner's needs with creative approaches that ensure all children have opportunities to discover and develop their talents.

Teaching the whole child: Academic excellence matters deeply here. We share high expectations with staff, parents, and pupils, working collaboratively to ensure every child achieves well. But we're equally committed to something broader: helping children discover their identity, explore their aspirations, and develop the values that will guide their lives. As a staff member at Fordcombe, you'll be supporting both academic progress and the personal growth that shapes confident, capable young people ready for their next steps.

What we are looking for: Adults who thrive in collaborative environments, value evidence-informed practice, and believe that primary education is about more than attainment; it is where children discover who they are, explore who they want to become, and begin to understand how they want to live their lives.

If this sounds like the right environment for your next career step, we would love to hear from you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr C Blackburn
• Address:Fordcombe CEP School, The Green, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RY
• Telephone: (01892) 740224
• Email: office@fordcombe.kent.sch.uk

Fax: Same

Documents

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• Finance Manager Job Description and Person Specification