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School Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2025 |
| Location: | Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bf509908-1fc8-49f2-b903-536c4d5e2d96 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, organised and suitably experienced School Finance Officer.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• a strong understanding of school finance and school finance management systems
• the ability work as part of a busy office team
• an understanding of how efficient and effective finance management and administration supports the educational priorities of the school
the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• a positive ethos where every child, parent and staff member is valued
• a team of hard working, dedicated and supportive staff
• a school that is creative, forward-thinking and an opportunity to help manage change
• a high quality and well resourced working environment.
The Finance Officer will be required to support the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team to manage the school’s budget and financial management.
Commitment to safeguarding
Forestdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed. Our safeguarding policy can be found: Forestdale Safeguarding Policy 2024 In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 , shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration. The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, employments checks and valid qualifications.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, organised and suitably experienced School Finance Officer.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• a strong understanding of school finance and school finance management systems
• the ability work as part of a busy office team
• an understanding of how efficient and effective finance management and administration supports the educational priorities of the school
the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• a positive ethos where every child, parent and staff member is valued
• a team of hard working, dedicated and supportive staff
• a school that is creative, forward-thinking and an opportunity to help manage change
• a high quality and well resourced working environment.
The Finance Officer will be required to support the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team to manage the school’s budget and financial management.
Commitment to safeguarding
Forestdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed. Our safeguarding policy can be found: Forestdale Safeguarding Policy 2024 In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 , shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration. The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, employments checks and valid qualifications.