Finance Officer - Federation - Part-time

<p>Start Date: Immediate </p>
<p>Pay: KR5 </p>
<p>Lydden and River Primary Schools Federation needs
a finance officer to undertake routine finance duties under the line
management of our Business Manager. </p>
<p>This position is for 26 hours per week which
can be organised flexibly over 5 days proportionately between the schools. This
is a term time only role, 39 weeks per year Kent Range 5 £19,335 - £20,483 pro
rata. </p>
<p>In this role, you will work with the Business
Manager, Executive Headteacher, Heads of each school, Governing Body, staff and
pupils from a financial viewpoint as we strive to achieve our aims for
children. You will be responsible for maintaining as accurate all financial
information relating to both schools, ensuring that all internal KCC
regulations and legislative requirements are met. </p>
<p>Please see the attached draft Job Description for
further details. </p>
<p>The successful applicant will consistently promote
the schools in a positive manner and will have the following skills and
competencies: </p>
<ul>
<li>Competent in ESS SIMS Finance Module
(FMS)</li>
<li>Financial Standards Compliance</li>
<li>Safeguarding Procedures</li>
</ul>
<p>Awareness of Kent BPS would be an advantage,
however training can be provided. </p>
<p>You will: </p>
<ul>
<li>Have excellent interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Be efficient, well organised and
purposeful</li>
<li>Remain calm under pressure</li>
<li>Work to deadlines</li>
</ul>
<p>As a staff member in our federation you will:
</p>
<ul>
<li>be supported through successful
induction</li>
<li>benefit from working partnerships with experienced
colleagues</li>
<li>be part of a team of professional, motivated
teachers, teaching assistants and support staff</li>
</ul>
<p>The ideal candidate will have a background in
financial management, preferably in schools and be driven by a passion for
achieving excellence. You are encouraged to come to see our schools in action;
please contact the school office to make an appointment at a mutually
convenient time. (River 01304 822516, Lydden 01304 822887). </p>
<p>Please apply using the online application form
available on this website. </p>
<p>Lydden and River Primary Schools Federation is
committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. This post is
subject to satisfactory references and clearance of a Disclosure and Barring
Service check. </p>
<p>Closing Date: 05/10/2021 at 12:30 </p>
<p>Interviews: Week beginning 11 October 2021
</p>
<p>Information about the school </p>
<p>As a school we will offer you: </p>
<ul>
<li>A learning community which values ideas,
initiative, positivity and creativity</li>
<li>Great opportunities for professional development
consistent with your own aims and the needs of the children. Tell us what your
aspirations are so that we can support them.</li>
<li>Inquisitive children who enjoy coming to school,
are well behaved and love to learn</li>
<li>A warm, friendly and successful staff team who
work together effectively and support each other in meeting the needs of our
children.</li>
<li>A positive, supportive and stimulating learning
environment for staff and children.</li>
<li>Opportunities to both lead and engage in
professional learning across our federation and within our Learning
Hub.</li>
</ul>
<p>Our School and all its personnel are committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to
an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
</p>
<p>KTJ1 </p>