Finance Officer
The position is advertised in full on Dorset Council website, where details are provided here.
Ferndown First School are looking to appoint an experienced and well organised Finance Officer to work in a small finance team to provide full financial support to the school including the production and monitoring of the school budget. Experience using specialist financial systems such as Access or other computerised accounts system should be demonstrated on application. A good practical knowledge of MS Excel is essential.
20 hours per week – days and hours to be negotiated with successful candidate.
We would be delighted to receive applications from a team player with experience and knowledge of financial control and reporting, ideally in a school environment. You will be highly organised and willing to make a wider contribution and positive impact to the school admin team.
If you can communicate effectively in a warm and professional manner at all times, whilst remaining calm under pressure and manage constant interruptions with a smile on your face, you could be the person we are looking for.
Ferndown First School is a successful school serving a supportive school community. We offer:
Ferndown First School values the diversity of the workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.
Ferndown First School is part of the Castleman Academy Trust – a Trust which prides itself on putting children first, always and puts its values of Respect, Independence, Creativity and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
It is the staff in our academies who make our schools vibrant places of learning – who do all they can to make sure our children become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens. Our staff want to make a real difference to the lives of the children they work with and are learners themselves who relish professional development opportunities.
Working in a Castleman Academy Trust school, you will be working with other forward thinkers who see possibilities and are optimistic. You will have the support of like-minded colleagues and together we will ensure everyone has a great work life balance. Being part of the Castleman Academy Trust means there are a whole host of opportunities for you to develop and flourish.
