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Assistant Finance Officer

Assistant Finance Officer

The Norton Knatchbull School

Ashford Kent

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Salary:
Kent Range 3
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
July or as soon as possible thereafter
Apply by:
21 June 2018

Job overview

ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER

Required July 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter

The Governors of The Norton Knatchbull School are looking to employ:

An enthusiastic and dynamic Assistant Finance Officer who will work alongside our Senior Finance Officer and Bursar.  The successful applicant will need to be friendly and approachable, with good interpersonal skills; and fully conversant with Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.  Previous school experience and an understanding of accounting processes would be an advantage.  The post is permanent 37 hours per week term-time plus 3 weeks (to be worked in consultation with the Bursar).  Starting Salary KR3 £15405 (actual salary of approx. £13591).

Please look on our website for a job description and an application form. Please send completed applications to Mrs. S. Butcher, P.A. to the Headteacher, either by post or email sbutcher@nks.kent.sch.uk 

Deadline for applications: 4 p.m. Friday 22nd June 2018. Interviews will take place as soon as possible after this date.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

NKS is committed to the Continuing Professional Development of all our staff.  We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition.  As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff.  In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues.

All new recruits to our team will be further supported by a comprehensive Induction Programme and a Mentor.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Attached documents

About The Norton Knatchbull School

The Norton Knatchbull School is a single-sex, selective, 11-18, international school for boys, situated in Ashford in Kent. It includes a sixth form, where 25% of students in Years 12 and 13 are girls. The selection process requires a pass in the Kent Test for children in Year 7 or a pass in the school’s Casual Admissions Entrance Exam for pupils in Years 8-11. There are 1,185 students currently on the school roll, 255 of whom are sixth-form students.

The Norton Knatchbull School, which was originally named Ashford Grammar School, was founded in 1630 and was given its current name in 1975, after the school’s founder. 

Headteacher

Mr. Ben Greene, BA (Hon), NPQH

Values and vision 

The Norton Knatchbull School combines traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment. Students are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.

The school also provides an atmosphere where students feel supported and inspired to strive for their personal best. Its approach to academic study is varied, disciplined and fosters a life-long love of learning. The Norton Knatchbull School values community and celebrates diversity. 

The school has language and science specialisms, provides a wealth of extra-curricular activities, and offers careers education, advice and guidance. 

Ofsted report

“Students achieve well, particularly in mathematics and science where their progress exceeds expectations. Teaching is good, and some is outstanding. Teachers have good subject knowledge which is clearly communicated. They value and benefit from well-managed training opportunities to improve their practice. The school is a respectful and tolerant community, in which students feel safe and behave well. They are keen to do well and they attend regularly.” 

View The Norton Knatchbull School’s Ofsted report 

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