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Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Plumstead Manor School

Greenwich

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
15 November 2019

Job overview

Plumstead Manor is a thriving and rapidly improved school recently judged Good by Ofsted (May 2018). We are dedicated to providing a world-class education to the young people and families of Royal Greenwich, and hold a strong commitment to promoting excellence, justice and success for all our young people. 

Our goal is to inspire and nurture young people of all abilities and backgrounds to develop a love of learning which will sustain them throughout their lives. It is this which will successfully see them into further education and the fulfilling career of their choice. We believe that high-quality teaching, in a safe and friendly environment, is the key to unlocking the potential all our young people have, so that they can go on to change the world for the better.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Finance Manager to lead on all financial matters in the school, ensuring the school’s successful financial performance and that financial decisions are clearly linked to the school’s strategic goals and the school plan. 

You will lead and monitor robust financial systems and will be responsible for the management of Finance Assistants. You will be responsible for generating regular financial reports to allow for effective budget monitoring and will report to the Head Teacher and Governors as required. Areas of work will include providing budget holders with regular budgetary information, the operation of the Post 16 Bursary, payroll, ParentPay, income from lettings, and ordering and discharging payments for goods and services.      

We are looking for:

  • experience of working in a finance or accounting role
  • an understanding of the statutory and other requirements involved in school financial management
  • at least 5 years’ successful experience in an administrative role
  • a CSBM/DSBM qualification or evidence of progress towards it
  • proficiency in the use of computerised management information systems
  • excellent communication skills, allowing you to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders


We can offer you:

  • an opportunity to progress your career by gaining experience at a senior level in a large secondary school
  • excellent professional development and support and the opportunity to link with leaders in other similar schools

To apply, please visit www.plumsteadmanor.com and apply online. Alternatively, contact the HR Team on 020 3260 3123 or email: jobs@plumsteadmanor.com quoting ref: 760/FD. 

You are welcome to visit the school. Please contact Janet Tarling on 020 3260 3111 if you wish to do this. 

Closing date: Friday, 15th November at noon.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.

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About Plumstead Manor School

Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. There has been a school on our site since 1913, with the first 105 years as a girls’ school. In response to local demand we admitted our first mixed cohort in 2018 and gradually move to being fully co-educational by 2022. 

We are a large, inclusive, comprehensive school and have capacity for 1,500 students aged 11-18. We have our own Sixth Form of around 300 students and welcome students from our own cohort as well as students from within the local area. Our students progress onto the full range of future pathways, including medicine and veterinary science courses at the most competitive universities and high-quality apprenticeships.

Head Teacher

Douglas Greig

Values and Vision

Plumstead Manor is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. As such our vision is based on four pillars – success, harmony, excellence and justice. We provide high quality teaching, in a safe and happy environment so that our young people leave school equipped with the powerful knowledge and necessary skills to change the world for the better.

Ofsted Report

“The school now provides pupils with a good education. Pupils leave the school well equipped for the next stages of their education or career, and for their future lives as responsible citizens.”

View Plumstead Manor School’s Latest Ofsted Report.

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Applications closed