Deputy Finance Manager

DEPUTY FINANCE MANAGER

Salary Grade 8 - 9, Scale Range 26 - 30

£37,584 - £40,974, depending on experience and skills (April 2023 NJC Scale)

Full-Time, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

(including school holidays)

We are seeking to appoint a full-time, enthusiastic and well-qualified Deputy Finance Manager to form part of the Finance team. Working closely with and supporting the Director of Finance in managing the school's finance systems & processes and in providing technical financial support to staff and students in the school, ensuring that all financial transactions are conducted with probity and that value for money principles are applied. The current post has arisen due to the retirement of a very longstanding post-holder.

The successful candidate will possess experience of working in a school finance office and/or business office, with relevant technical financial and accounting experience. A flexible and adaptable approach to working with staff and students and the ability to manage their own substantial workload to meet challenging deadlines will be required.

Drayton Manor recognise, and value continued professional development, and as such, training opportunities will be made available to you throughout your career with us. Additionally, we have a legacy of developing educational leaders including supporting staff through a range of National Professional Qualifications. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development in all areas of their practice.

Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our three values of Ambition, Character and Civic Virtue embody everything we do, from our wide and ambitious curriculum to the extensive charity and support work our students undertake in the wider community. We truly believe in developing young people to be successful citizens for the future.

Student achievement is consistently high with our most recent progress score at GCSE placing us in the top 6% of schools nationally and A level results that place us in the top 20% of schools.

We offer

· The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do

· The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed

· Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression, including the full suite of NPQs and subsidised post-graduate study

· For those aspiring to senior leadership, the school has an excellent track record of developing senior leaders, including progression to Headship

· Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment

· An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the school

· Excellent transport links by road, bus and rail, including close proximity to the Elizabeth Line

The closing date is 12 noon, Monday 23 September 2024

Interviews will take place from the week commencing Monday 23 September 2024.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Drayton Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We recognise that this is an integral factor in recruitment and selection and is an essential part of creating safe environments for all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Service.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. No agencies or CVs.