Administration Assistant & Lead Finance Administrator

• The Eastbourne Academy
• £22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£8,067 - £8,425 Pro Rata) SAT B
• 15 hours a week, Term Time plus 2 weeks.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with good literacy and communication skills to work in our busy reception and provide administration support across the Academy, with overall responsibilities for Finance Administration. 

You will need to have excellent computer skills, good knowledge of Google drive, docs and sheets, with the ability to work flexibly, meet deadlines and prioritise work under pressure.

A knowledge of Google Chrome would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be given.

The post holder has day to day contact with the Headteacher, staff, pupils, parents and Governors, as well as staff from Swale Academies Trust, other agencies, other schools, the local community and representatives of a wide variety of goods and services.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Ride to Work Scheme;
• Local Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts.
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post and require further information, please contact Casey Rose Office Manager, for an informal discussion. casey.rose@swale.at and 01323 514900.

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Casey Rose, Office Manager, casey.rose@swale.at or by post to The Eastbourne Academy, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9RQ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 22nd April 2024

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.