Finance Officer

St James’ Catholic High School aims to promote a Christ-centred, caring environment, where individuals develop their full potential, and achievement is celebrated. 

Governors seek the following appointment for a September 2018 start

Finance Officer   SCALE 3 POINT 14 PRO RATA TERM TIME ONLY (£17,681 pro rata actual salary £13,165)  32.5 hours per week to be worked over five days, Monday to Friday. Typically 8:30 – 15:30 each day, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break  

Applications are welcome regardless of the personal faith of the applicant, providing they are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos.  

St James’ Catholic High School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive which was judged by Ofsted to be a good school in March 2017, with outstanding ‘Outcomes for Pupils’ and ‘Personal Development & Welfare’.   

The ideal candidate will have experience of financial procedures, cash handling and cash security in a school or similar public sector environment.  Knowledge of SIMS would be an advantage, although full training will be given.   

Closing date:  12 noon on Friday 22nd June  Interviews:  To be advised   Please note a current CES application form (version 12) must be completed for this post – CVs will not be accepted. Application forms can be emailed to  michelle.mccumesky@st-jamescatholic.stockport.sch.uk  

For further details please log onto our website: www.stjamescatholichighschool.org.uk or contact Miss M McCumesky at the school 0161 482 6900   St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post  St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.