Finance Officer (term time only)
- Employer
- Balfour Primary School
- Location
- Brighton, East Sussex
- Salary
- NJC scale 4b, £25,979 – £26,421 pro rata
- Closing date
- 5 Nov 2024
Job Details
Finance Officer
33.75 hrs/wk, term time only
NJC Scale 4b
Balfour Primary School requires a detail oriented, enthusiastic, reliable and flexible Finance Officer with excellent IT skills from 2nd January 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to provide support with school finances, whilst also providing exceptional customer service to our families, students, staff and other stakeholders.
Although having experience in a school setting is advantageous, it is not required. We are more focused on finding the perfect person for this role – we can teach you all of the school-specific stuff. Showing up reliably every day with a good attitude, a hard-working ethos, and a can-do team spirit is critical.
Candidates should be able to provide evidence of:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding knowledge of a range of ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office
- Detail oriented Commitment to child-centred education
- An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and able to use their own initiative
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Willingness to provide first aid (training will be provided)
Balfour Primary School is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the Surrenden Campus serving the Preston Park, Fiveways and Hollingbury communities. Our school is a large entry primary school and is one of the largest primary schools in the country with nearly 700 pupils on roll. We are very proud of:
- the engagement and motivation of our pupils
- our inquiry based and thought provoking curriculum
- our friendly staff and governor teams
- the sense of community that exists with our families
The administrative team forms a foundation which supports all other functions within the school. As such, we are constantly looking at new ways to adapt, improve and reimagine our provision to keep pace with the ever-changing face of education. If this sounds like the kind of rewarding challenge you’re looking for and you want to help create a positive environment for our children, you should apply for the post of Finance Officer at Balfour Primary School.
Hours: The post holder will be expected to work term time only, Monday - Friday 8:30 – 3:45 (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
Salary: NJC scale 4b, £25,979 – £26,421 pro rata. This post is 33.75 hours per week, term time only, so the actual starting salary will be £21,582.
Term: This is a permanent post.
To apply: Please visit our website for further information and to download an application form. Please email application forms (CVs will not be accepted) to recruitment@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Please ensure that you write your application using the headings of the Person Specification.
Closing date: 8am, Tuesday 5th November 2024
Interview date: Monday, 11th November 2024
If you do not hear from us please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.
Balfour Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Please be aware that online searches may be used if shortlisted for interview.
Company
Balfour Primary School is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the Surrenden Campus serving the Preston Park, Fiveways and Hollingbury communities. Our school is a four form-entry primary school and is one of the largest primary schools in the country with nearly 900 pupils on roll. Following the merger in 2011, the school was judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in November 2012. We are very proud of: • the engagement and motivation of our pupils • our inquiry based and thought provoking curriculum • our friendly staff and governor teams • the sense of community that exists with our families
- Website
- http://www.balfourprimary.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01273507722
- Location
-
Balfour Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6NE
GB
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