School Finance Officer Job

SCHOOL FINANCE OFFICER

• Salary: £28,128 - £30,309
• Contract Type: Permanent, All Year Round, Full Time
• Start Date: Subject To Notice Period
• Location: SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark

We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer at St Thomas the Apostle School & 6th Form College. We are seeking a finance officer with organisational flair and fast, accurate ICT skills.

The ideal candidate for this rewarding and enjoyable position will be calm and flexible, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. You must have the ability to write cogent and accurate English, to work independently and, most importantly, have a methodical and organised approach and be aware of the confidential nature of much of their work. A proven interest in the education and development of young people is desirable. The experience and qualifications required for this job are highly computer literate, preferably with SIMS experience but training can be provided.

St Thomas the Apostle school is an 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form in South London. We are an outstanding school, 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year winners, and the 3rd best secondary school in the UK (according to The Times). We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.

With our expanding Sixth Form and our desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team.

Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:

• Private health care programme for ALL staff.
• Two staff well-being days per full academic year.
• Loyalty service payments.
• Excellent record of staff development with opportunities for career advancement.
• Annual travel loans for season tickets.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free use of school gym.
• Free use of the school swimming pool.
• Regular staff social events.
• Excellent public transport links.
• Free onsite parking.
• Working at one of the highest performing schools in the country. Nationally recognised OUTSTANDING with extremely high levels of pupil engagement and impeccable behaviour.
• Outstanding facilities.
• Generous staff loadings and lower than average pupil to staff ratios.
• New, modern, light and airy building.
• Safe and secure cycle storage.
• Pastries on a Friday morning.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Ellie or Francisca at the details below to arrange.

St Thomas the Apostle College is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and minority ethnic descent.

How to apply
To apply, please request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or call them on for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

• Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Friday 13th December 2024.
• Interview Date: week commencing Monday 16th December 2024.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Thomas the Apostle reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

Our school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check is required. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out, including online/social media checks and satisfactory references.

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