We are seeking a part-time Finance Officer with strong financial, accountancy and systems credentials to join our Business Team in a well-established position. This role will be particularly suited to someone with previous experience in operational finance in a maintained school. The role is part-time, 17.5 hours per week, term-time only. The working pattern will be set in agreement with the successful candidate.
The post holder will support the School Business Manager, Co-headteachers and Governors with the financial management of Montpelier Primary School. Previous financial experience in a school or the public sector is essential. Candidates must also have a working knowledge of the MS Office suite, in particular Outlook, Word and Excel and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills. Previous experience of FMS will be very beneficial in this role and the school also uses Tucasi Schools Cash Office on a daily basis.
Montpelier Primary School is a large, three form entry and over-subscribed school in Ealing, West London. We were a National Support School from 2012 and until September 2021 and also led as a National Teaching School. This allows us to offer particularly targeted robust and supportive CPD and mentoring opportunities for all our teaching and support staff. The school has the most up to date technology in offices and classrooms and makes effective use of a range of online services to support our curriculum and non-curriculum functions. We have strong IT and technical support for our systems and equipment. We have support from Ealing Council’s Bursarial Team to complement our operational and strategic financial compliance and planning.
We are committed to supporting all our staff to manage workload and actively review practice to ensure a positive work / life balance. In addition to this, the school benefits from on-site staff parking, excellent public transport links and beautiful surroundings, being adjacent to an established arboretum. Our parents/carers are actively engaged in supporting their children’s education and contribute through volunteering and attendance at school events and workshops. Our PTFA is extremely active in fundraising to enhance the pupil environment and experience at Montpelier.
The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of financial compliance, excellent communication skills, a high level of motivation and enthusiasm and the ability to integrate into and work effectively within a small and harmonious team.
Main Purpose of the job
*Under the guidance of SBM, to be responsible for undertaking administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school.
*To assist the SBM and Co-headteachers in the financial planning and management of the school
*To be responsible for the efficient management of school finances and accounts and other responsibilities as determined in the job description by Senior Leaders
We are keen to meet candidates who:
*can integrate into a committed and effective business team
*have excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents/carers
*have experience of using technology to support their role or are keen to acquire these new skills
*have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Our school
*has a staff that is committed to the school ethos of BASICS (Belonging, Aspiration, Safety, Identity, Challenge, Success)
*has a very supportive leadership team
*is committed to continuing professional development
*is highly popular and well-resourced
*has pupils who thrive in a creative and challenging atmosphere
*has parents and carers who are supportive and ambitious for their children.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 020 8997 5855 for an appointment.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appropriate safeguarding checks will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates and further checks will be carried out on the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, if shortlisted, you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ prior to your interview. Please visit the Policies section on our school website to read our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.