Finance & Administrative Assistant

Finance & Administrative Assistant

Post Commencement: As soon as possible

Contract: Term Time Only (plus 2 weeks including 5 training days) Established Post

Hours & Salary: 24.5 hours per week

Grade C (Pt 2 –4) £11,837 - £12,270

As a Special School, we believe what we offer to our children, community and staff is unique and enables us to be forward thinking in terms of curriculum, provision and budget planning. As a specialist school for children with a wide range of SEN needs we have a strong moral compass in everything we do and this has seen us develop and grow our number on roll (currently 123). Our specialisms are predominantly within Autism, Communication Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Our staff are our greatest asset and we invest in both our teaching and support staff CPD which has placed us in a good position with regards to current educational challenges.

Our Opportunity

Our school is growing and is very popular with parents and within the community. As a result we are looking to appoint a highly motivated finance and administrative assistant to join our school and work within our Business Support Team.  

Working in our school is incredibly rewarding as we all work together as part of the team enriching the education of our pupils. Our staff are highly regarded and we pride ourselves on developing our teams to excel and develop their career through specialised training and career paths.

We encourage applications from candidates who have a passion for special education and wish to work in a setting which offers reward and challenge and where no two days are the same! The role will be based within our Business Support Team to provide administrative and financial support to the Headteacher and the school, under the direction of our School Business Manager.

Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with children with additional needs and are required to have:

• Good written & communication skills
• An understanding of financial systems and processes including basic accountancy
• Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances
• GSCE A-C in Mathematics and English
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office and recent experience of using accounting software

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team who have a clear philosophy and ethos of how they will work together to meet the needs of the pupils in our care and ensure the smooth running of our working environment.

Application forms and further details are available for download on the Academy Website:

www.woodlands.n-yorks.sch.uk

Closing Date:  Wednesday 7 December 2022 - Interviews: To be confirmed

Please note that applications will only be accepted on the Academy’s Application Form.

The Woodlands Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The Woodlands Academy supports the principle of equality of opportunity in employment.