Finance Officer
Sawtry Village Academy
Cambridgeshire
- £19,457.05 - £22,349.78 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- CMAT Grade 7, Points 12-19
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- February/March 2022
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2022
Job overview
Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) is looking to appoint a Finance Officer based at Sawtry Village Academy.
Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.
The academy has an Ofsted grading of GOOD across all measurable categories with an OUTSTANDING Post-16 provision. Our results are constantly placed well above the national average for progress. The school has completed a building programme for refurbishment which has seen the opening of a newly constructed £3 million classroom block and the Design Technology department completely renovated.
This post will be responsible for:
• Ensuring all financial transactions for Sawtry Village Academy are processed in a timely manner and that the financial records are maintained to the highest standards including the completion of the following strands within agreed timeframes.
• Month end processes.
• Reports issued to the Trust Financial Accountant.
• Oversee payments to suppliers.
• Posting of nominal ledger journals
• Supporting the development of the common financial systems across allocated academies within the Trust
Hours of work are 37 hours per week, 40 weeks (term time, 5 training days plus one week).
We are looking for:
• An experienced finance officer who is well organised.
• Someone who has excellent communication skills.
• A team player with a good sense of humour and passion for the job.
What we can offer you:
• We have a motivated team of staff who are committed in their desire to create the very best provision or our students and build upon our Ofsted rating.
• As part of the CMAT family of academies, we have the opportunity to collaborate and learn from each other.
• We are committed to professional development for our staff and value staff well-being.
• Opportunities to progress within our Trust.
For further information please contact Jo Hall (jo.hall@cmatrust.net).
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th January 2022 at 9.00 am
Interviews will take place on Thursday 3rd February 2022
The school reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date. Applications will be considered upon receipt.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We are committed to diversity & inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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About Sawtry Village Academy
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- Sawtry Village Academy
- Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon
- Cambridgeshire
- PE28 5TQ
- United Kingdom
Sawtry Village Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Cambridgeshire, serving students from the age of 11-18. The school, situated in Sawtry, Huntingdon, has over 900 students on record.
Sawtry Village Academy was awarded conversion to academy status in 2011 and joined the the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) in 2015. In February 2022, we announced a voluntary merger with the Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET) and to mark the merger and the growth of the Trust, we announced a new name, Meridian Trust.
Headteacher
Simon Parsons
Values and vision
Sawtry Village Academy’s vision is for all students to achieve to the highest of their ability and to extend the boundaries of their learning and aims to provide a supportive and caring school environment for all students, their families and the local community. The school holds the following core values: “Achievement for all, valuing people, a high quality learning environment, the pursuit of excellence and extending the boundaries of learning.” The secondary school nurtures students to value their peers and celebrate each others success. Sawtry Village Academy wants to develop students as successful, confident, responsible and employable individuals who in turn will contribute positively to society as active and engaged citizens. Students are encouraged to get involved with extra-curricular activities to expand their experiences outside the classroom and learn new skills.
Ofsted
In September 2023, Sawtry Village Academy was inspected by Ofsted which graded us GOOD across all measurable categories with an OUTSTANDING Post-16 provision.
"The school is well led and managed. School staff are proud to work at Sawtry. They feel valued and motivated. The trust has a forensic understanding of the school. It has clear systems in place for supporting and challenging school leaders to ensure high standards for all pupils. A comprehensive programme of professional development opportunities is provided for staff. The parental community is overwhelmingly supportive of the school. One parent commented, ‘My child is thriving at Sawtry Village Academy and they are enjoying their time there."
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