Admin and Finance Officer , The Castle @ Theale

The Castle @ Theale is a brand new provision for students aged 11-19 with SEMH and ASD run by The Castle School. We welcomed our first students onto a carefully designed resource in September 2022. Do you want to be part of shaping its future?

We are recruiting for an Admin and Finance officer to work within the school team to support administrative and financial duties, reception and the smooth running of the school.

You will have proven experience in administration and finance, be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal. It’s essential that you have strong organisational skills, good attention to detail and are able to use your own initiative. You will require IT skills and confidence in using Word and Excel. It would be advantageous if you had experience of SIMS.

You will need excellent people skills and a warm, caring personality. You will need to be able to effectively communicate with pupils, parents and all members of staff.

We are committed to supporting and developing our staff to reach their full potential and provide a variety of training and development opportunities. You will be joining a team of experienced people dedicated to helping our children. This post will give you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and thriving school community where you can make a tangible difference.

This position will be based at our Theale site RG7 5BZ.

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk or contact Cassy Clark via email hr@castle.w-berks,sch.uk for an application pack.

Closing date: 19 February 2023 • Interviews: w/c 6 March 2023

Please be aware we are unable to accept CV's due to our safer recruitment practices. Please ensure that all information is included on the application form.

The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.