Senior Finance Officer
Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST)
Plymouth
- £24,432 - £27,514 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Devon NJC Grade E Scale Point 16-22
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 July 2022
Job overview
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER
Grade E Scale Points 16 - 22 (£24,432 - £27,514)
Based across schools in Ashburton and Buckfastleigh
This is an exciting opportunity to join Westcountry Schools Trust, currently employing approximately 2000 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary colleges, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall. We are also a stone’s throw from some of the best beaches and countryside in the country.
DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
Required as soon as possible, this is a permanent appointment employed all year round.
Initially the post holder will be working with a school business accountant to support 5 primary schools within the trust. This involves the preparation of timely monthly management accounts and other financial reporting, and ensuring financial systems and processes comply with Trust regulations and achieve value for money.
Experience of school accounts preparation is desirable but a relevant accounting qualification is essential e.g. AAT.
During term time the post holder will be based at Ashburton Primary School and Buckfastleigh Primary School. However, in the holidays they will be based at South Dartmoor Community College.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. Application forms; full job description and person specification are available from www.westst.org.uk; completed applications should be submitted to admin@westst.org.uk by Monday 18th July 2022. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday 21st July 2022.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
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About Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST)
- Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST)
- 51 Encombe Street, Plymstock, Plymouth
- Devon
- PL9 7GN
- United Kingdom
The Westcountry Schools Trust is a tight knit family of schools based around natural geographical proximity in the South West. Formed in 2017, the WeST family currently consists of 26 schools, of which 7 are secondary and 19 primary.
WeST is an outward looking, multifaceted trust that operates in partnership with the RSC Office, Teaching School Council, numerous schools, Higher Education Institutions and employers across the South West and beyond. Indeed, we are proud that within WeST there is a cohort 1 Teaching School that has been effectively supporting children beyond our own boundaries for nearly a decade.
WeST is a cross-phase family of local schools that share a commitment to improving the lives of young people in our community. Collaborative working with other schools in our trust offers many benefits for students and staff; sharing best practice in teaching and learning, curriculum collaboration, extra-curricular opportunities, staff development, finance and human resources, legal services, school improvement structures and governance arrangements. We also believe that by working together we can make our money go further and keep school funding focused on teaching and learning.
Whilst the educational landscape has changed significantly in recent years we have always kept abreast of developments and responded in a manner that ensures our children always receive a first-class education. This does not mean that we jump to the tune of the latest ‘fad’ or initiative, but filter through what we believe will improve and enrich the experience our students enjoy.
We have a pride in our schools, staff and children, and thrive on the constant challenge to do better. All our children are our collective responsibility.
Rob Haring
Chief Executive Officer
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