FPTA Super Purchaser and H&S Co-ordinator
The Thomas Aveling School
Medway
- Expired
- Salary:
- £24,657 to £28,221 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- asap
- Apply by:
- 3 September 2018
Job overview
The FPTA Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Medway, which presently consists of three secondary schools and two junior schools and is recruiting for an interesting and varied role of Super Purchaser and H&S Co-ordinator to support the Finance function within the Trust.
This role will undertake varied responsibilities as a key member of the Central Finance Team, including negotiating discounts on all major contracts across the Trust and monitoring and overseeing the purchase order patterns ensuring value for money. You will also take a lead on the Health & Safety requirements and assessments across the estate. Previous experience of working in a finance based position would be an advantage. Full financial support will be given to the candidates seeking to gain relevant formal qualifications to enable their further development of the role and progress within the Trust.
Ideally candidates should be able to evidence
• an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• experience working with purchase and sales ledger systems
• experience in supplier contract negotiations
• experience in Health and Safety management
Please visit www.fptaacademies.org.uk for a full job description and an application form.
Closing Date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 3rd September 2018 (Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found )
Letters of application, together with a completed application form (available on the FPTA website) giving full details of qualifications and experience to date should be sent to:
Mr S Rayner, Finance Director, FPTA Academies Trust Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
or emailed to jshelbourne@thomasaveling.co.uk
Short-listed candidates only will be contacted for interview, which will take place the week commencing Monday 12th September 2018
The FPTA Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer – committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students – any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants.
Attached documents
About The Thomas Aveling School
The Thomas Aveling School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Rochester, Kent. It is an academy converter supported by a multi-academy trust called Fort Pitt Thomas Aveling Academies Trust, which supports four other schools around the country. The school will provide 1,080 places for secondary and sixth-form students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed.
Previously a Technology College and Training School, Thomas Aveling converted to an academy in September 2011.
Headteacher
Paul Jackson
Values and vision
The Thomas Aveling School has the highest expectations of its students, helping them fulfil their maximum potential while developing them into responsible young adults. Aspirations are raised to ensure that students can go on to be successful in higher education and the outside world.
With its playing fields, astroturf courts and multi-play facilities, alongside specialist areas for science, DT and the arts, the secondary school is well equipped to give its pupils a diverse learning experience. A performing arts centre also has dedicated areas for dance and drama.
Ofsted report
“Strong relationships between staff and pupils help to keep pupils safe, promote personal development and raise their achievement. The promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a successful feature of the school. Pupils enter the school with below-average levels of achievement and by the end of Year 11, pupils’ outcomes are above national averages. Teachers’ secure subject knowledge contributes to high levels of engagement by pupils.”
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