School Finance and Office Manager - Term Time

St Stephen's Infant School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2611-113S
• Posted:17/11/2021
• Pay:Kent Range 8
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:30/11/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are looking to appoint a dynamic, experienced and committed individual to the role of School Finance and Office Manager. The post will be 35 hours a week, term time only plus two additional weeks at Kent Range 8, £26,205-£29,885 pro-rata.

The core purpose of the role will be to:

• Lead and manage the school finances, including day-to-day financial tasks, purchasing, budget setting and budget monitoring
• Oversee maintenance and improvement programmes working with the Chief Financial Officer
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Complete and submit statutory financial returns
• Advise the Senior Leadership Team and Governors on all financial and premises matters
• Line manage staff, including appraisals.

The successful candidate will need to have:

• Considerable experience of managing school finances
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to be strategic and creative
• Excellent financial management and ICT skills
• The ability to play a senior role within the organisation of the school.

The successful post holder will be working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and HR Officer, who work across both Chartham Primary School and St Stephen's Infant School.

Please contact Megan Roberts, HR Officer if you would like to arrange a visit to St Stephen's Infant School: mroberts@inspiraacademy.co.uk

Our schools and all their personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Overview Of Inspira Academy Trust

The Inspira Academy Trust is a small MAT comprising currently of 2 schools within Canterbury in Kent.

Our Mission is to:

• Create a welcoming environment in our schools where everyone feels happy, safe, included and are empowered to develop and practice independence.
• Instil a love of learning and encourage pride in all achievements through the foundations of a high quality curriculum.

Our Vision is to:

• Be a high performing trust with uncompromising standards and high expectations.
• Champion learning at the centre of our communities.
• Promote and ensure the well-being and safeguarding of pupils at all times so they feel secure, happy and safe.
• Enrich learning through engaging indoor and outdoor environments.
• Have passionate, high quality staff who encourage a love of learning, evoke curiosity and stimulate imagination.
• Enable pupils to achieve their potential, be well prepared for the next stage of their education and instill aspirations for their futures.
• To offer opportunity for all through the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion whilst challenging social injustice and inequality enabling bright futures for all.

Our Way is to:

• Be guided by our key values; perseverance, kindness, respect, honesty and fairness.
• Make learning fun, challenging and stimulating, using a creative and cutting edge curriculum.
• Provide an atmosphere where pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued and are empowered to achieve their full potential.
• Be a family of schools strengthened by the support from parents/carers, children and the wider school community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Alice Edgington
• Address:Hales Drive, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB
• Telephone: (01227) 769204
• Email: office@st-stephens-infant.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 787493

Documents

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• School Finance and Office Manager Job Description and Person Specification