School Finance Manager

School Manager Finance Officer

Term Time only 36-39 hours

Queensbridge Primary is a happy, Ofsted outstanding, thriving two-form entry school. We also have an Ofsted Early Years and Extended Services ‘outstanding’ at Mapledene Children’s Centre for work in the local community. Our Ofsted monitoring visit Nov 2019 verified that we were still outstanding. Queensbridge has a long standing relationship with the Institute of Education/ UCL and is a Specialist Partner for Initial Teacher Training. As an ex- designated National Teaching School (Future Stars) we hold many significant awards including ArtsMark Platinum, music, EYFS and computing. We are highly creative and love performing arts- we have strong links to performing arts locally and nationally for enrichment. We are highly inclusive and have an Autism Resource Provision ARP. We also lead the Reading Hub.

We are looking to appoint a strong, enthusiastic School Finance Manager. This role is central to the smooth running of the school and will organise, maintain and monitor the school’s financial and personnel systems and run the school office effectively. You will lead on the budget and should be able to develop financial statements, forecasts and assist with best value. It will be a role central as part of senior management. You must be proactive and have excellent attendance and be able to line mange others.

Post: 36 hours a week 8.10-4.30 with an hour lunch (or, 38.5 with half an hour lunch). A qualification or equivalent experience NVQ L4 or degree is essential.

The post is permanent and to start ASAP and subject to a three and five month probation review.

Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and have a good standard of written English. We are able to offer a friendly, supportive staff with great professional development and career opportunities. Our children are culturally diverse, well-mannered and eager to learn.

For more information or to arrange a visit please contact the school. Application forms and further details are available from the address above. Supporting statements should indicate your previous experience if any and the experience you have had.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged.

Please download an application form and send back electronically to sbailey@queensbridge.hackney.sch.uk

Closing date 9am/ shortlisting: Sunday 18 February 2024

Interviews: Thursday 22 February 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexuality or age