School Administrative/Finance Officer, Bedelsford School

Salary:   Scp D+2 £20,184 – 22,066 (FTE £22,980 - £25,123) per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Location:   Bedelsford School, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 2QZ

Working Pattern:   36 Hours Per Week Term Time plus 1 Week (Mon 8.30-16.00, Tue 8.30-16.30, Wed 8.30-15.00, Thur 8.30-17.00, Fri 8.30-16.30, with a 30 minute daily lunch break. There may be some flexibility for different working hours.)

Bedelsford School is an Outstanding special school based in Kingston which provides innovative education and a supportive environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. The school provides places for 120 pupils with a wide range of physical disabilities including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and complex health needs.

The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and an outdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links.

Bedelsford School keenly takes account of the development of neuroscientific knowledge and research to develop the skills of the staff team. Staff are trained to understand the unique way pupils learn and are supported to implement the teaching strategies to ensure pupils make the maximum progress. To find out more about us visit www.bedelsfordschool.org. 

We are looking for a person with a friendly disposition to work as part of our School Administrative Team, and to support the finance function within the school.  The main responsibilities will include working in our school office to provide general administrative support to the whole school, including reception duties.  Additionally, you will be responsible for the purchase ledger function within the school (please see job description for more information).

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Bedelsford School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centre's that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/. 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact bedelsford-hr@bedelsfordschool.org

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 19th May 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.