Finance & Administration Officer (Chailey School)

Finance & Administration Officer (Chailey School)

Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 3053
• Job Category Education
• Locations Chailey School, Chailey, BN8 4PU, GB (On-site)
• Working Hours 30 hours per week
• Salary From £26,824
• Salary To £27,694
• Working Pattern Part Time - term time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Finance and Administration Officer to support the School Business Manager. The post holder will play an important role in supporting the Business Manager to manage the school with maximum effectiveness. The post holder will maintain and monitor the appropriate administrative and finance systems to enable the Business Manager to fulfil his responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

The Finance and Administration Officer will maintain the confidence of the Business Manager and will be expected to work with utmost trust and confidentiality. You will be highly organised, numerate, discreet and able to build positive working relationships across the school. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including opportunities for professional development to grow and progress as a school business professional.

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance for this authority.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will ensure that no person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations is employed for this position. Successful candidates will demonstrate, through pre employment checks, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.