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School Finance Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 26 June 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 19 July 2024
Location: London, SE4 1DF
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: add16eac-3881-4dab-b265-3287f945c148

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office

Use of relevant equipment/resources

Experience of providing excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills, both on the telephone and in person

Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Have knowledge of Data Protection procedures and how to handle personal and sensitive information

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to staff, pupils, parents, carers and external agencies

Ability to identify own training and development needs and co-operate with means to address these

Ability to manage time, multi-task, prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines

Demonstrate an ability to use own initiative and be proactive

Deals with difficult situations effectively

Excellent mathematics skills; Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors



What the school offers its staff



Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.



At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs every decision we make.



Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:



A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do



Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning



An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team



Opportunities to join working groups and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.



Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring



Staff wellbeing committee and mental health champions



Free tea and coffee in our regularly stocked staff room



Free onsite car park



Whole staff social events



Team spirit and a ‘can do’ culture



Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.



Further details about the role



Working at the heart of our school, the school finance assistant will play a key role in supporting the School Business Manager to ensure the school’s financial health. The role will be responsible for financial reporting, overseeing the administrative processes for our wraparound care service which generates income for the school and day-to-day financial operations.



Commitment to safeguarding

Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

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