The Role

Finance Officer – fixed term to August 2025

Salary: NJC Grade 5, SCP 8 pro rata

Required working hours: Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm (25 hours per week - term time only)

The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Finance Officer, working as part of a team in our main office and working closely with the Headteacher, admin team and wider school staff.

We can offer you:

• A supportive leadership team
• well behaved and friendly children
• highly committed, enthusiastic, caring and professional staff
• friendly, positive and supportive relationships within the school and the wider community

Applications are invited from applicants who:

• can work with the SLT, teachers, admin staff and other support staff
• can use their initiative and prioritise workload
• has an understanding of financial duties and responsibilities
• has an ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with the pupils, parents and staff
• are able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• are able to work in a very busy working environment
• conform to school policies and procedures –
• safeguarding, welfare, health and safety and data protection
• undergo any training required in order to perform relevant duties efficiently
• can display flexibility to meet urgent work needs as they arise.
• can undertake any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities, skills and qualification of the post holder.

How to Apply

Please visit Grappenhall Heys CP School Website for the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form. All applications should be emailed for the attention of Ms K Jackson (headteacher) to the school's email address.

Please Note: In the interests of economy, the receipt of an application will not be acknowledged. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Warrington Borough Council and Grappenhall Heys Primary School, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff and expects all adults to share this commitment.

Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found on the DBS website. Warrington Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: Midday Wednesday 4^th September 2024

Shortlisting will take place on: Tuesday 5^th September 2024

Interviews: Monday 9^th September 2024