Finance and Admin Clerk - Stanley Green Infant Academy

Job Introduction

Finance and Admin Clerk - required for immediate start

Permanent Position

Term Time + INSET days (39 weeks), plus 10 days to be confirmed 

24 hours (4 days) per week (days to be confirmed) 8.45am – 3.15pm

Salary Details: Grade D £23,500-23,893 FTE (pro rata, pay award pending)

Stanley Green Infant Academy is a popular and forward-thinking school that promotes a values-based and inclusive ethos to ensure quality first teaching for all children. It is our mission to promote a lifelong ‘Love for learning, Love for Life!’

We are seeking to appoint a Finance and Admin Clerk for an immediate start with excellent office and ICT skills to join our friendly staff team working in a busy school and nursery environment. The roles involve a variety of administrative duties for Finance, HR and general administration to support the work of the HR and Finance Manager. The role also includes providing some first aid and welfare requirements for the children. 

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Initiative, enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference
• Self-motivation, good organisational skills and time management
• Ability to plan and prioritise a busy workload 
• Professional attitude and approach
• Creativity and confidence in using ICT 
• Experience of working with a school-based finance is desirable
• A good working knowledge of accounting procedures and software packages, preferably within the education or childcare sectors 

We are looking for someone who:

• Works well under pressure
• Can provide general welfare support for pupils (preferably First Aid trained, however training can be provided)
• Is a Team player and willing to participate fully in the life of the trust

We can offer you: 

1. A friendly and supportive working environment
2. Ongoing professional development and training
3. Opportunities for career progression

We welcome applications from exceptional candidates who will make an effective contribution to our high attaining, forward thinking and popular school and nursery provisions. 

For more information or to arrange a tour of the school please contact the Headteacher, Francesca Perry, on 01202 778181

Please submit your completed application form to sgia@stanleygreen.co.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 5^th May 2024

Interviews: Friday 10^th May 2024

Stars Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Rigorous safeguarding checks of shortlisted candidates background credentials will also be conducted, including online searches. Searches will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the interview panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Hourly Rate: Working Weeks: 39