Finance and Admin Officer - Courthouse Green School

Courthouse Green Primary School is a large, modern, forward looking school, serving a diverse catchment area in the north east of the city. We wish to appoint an excellent Finance and Administration Assistant to join Triumph Trust in September 2019. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person, who is willing to contribute to a happy, friendly and vibrant Trust and who will show a determination to raise standards of practice in all relevant areas and to demonstrate our core values at all times.

We are a welcoming, friendly, supportive team with a strong emphasis on collaborative working. We are committed to improving the life opportunities of all our pupils and challenge ourselves to ensure that our pupils receive the very best of learning opportunities.

Our children say our school is;
“Friendly, challenging, progressive, encouraging, artistic, fun …..outstanding!”

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 12 months relevant financial experience in an office environment (preferably a school office)
• Has a good working knowledge and experience of the financial system FMS (preferably in an academy setting)
• Has some experience of leading a team or of supervision
• Has a good working knowledge of various management systems i.e. Excel, Work, Outlook
• Is able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels
• Seeks to improve productivity through system development and innovation
• Is prepared to undertake training when necessary

We can offer you:

• Children who are eager to learn and are keen to do well
• An exciting and challenging atmosphere where purposeful learning takes place
• A strong and supportive team of professionals
• A good induction and high quality CPD

To be considered for the post, your application must closely reflect how you meet the job description and person specification. Application forms should be typed and can be returned via e-mail to slaterl@courthousegreen.coventry.sch.uk  

Key dates

Closing date Tuesday 27th August 2019

Interview date To be arranged

Required from September/October 2019

Working hours

37 hours per week. Term time plus 4 weeks (to be agreed)

Key requirements

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.