Finance Manager - Full-time, Permanent

Finance Manager

NJC Scale PO3-PO4, Points 32 - 38:

£41,260 - £47,503, Full-time, Permanent

Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated individual to take up the post of Finance Manager. This role will support the School Business Manager in all aspects of financial processes. The successful candidate will have a positive and flexible approach while managing a diverse and demanding workload and be highly motivated, enthusiastic, analytical, and innovative. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school, with a friendly, supportive staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every student.

The role will ensure processes are as efficient as possible and that management reporting is delivered on a timely basis to enable effective decision-making at all levels of the school. The Finance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of a team of two members of staff and the role will require interaction with the senior leadership team. We can offer an exceptional working environment where staff, as well as students, thrive.

Langley Grammar School is a co-educational 11-18 selective school with academy status, located within easy reach of Langley station and the M4. We have approximately 1280 students, over 370 of whom are in the Sixth Form. The school is heavily over-subscribed and draws students from a wide geographical area and range of backgrounds. Alongside promoting excellent academic outcomes, our school ethos supports students to become confident and well-rounded, independent and creative, responsible and caring. Our students are capable, hardworking, and a delight to teach. We are a National Teaching School with a record of nationally recognised innovative practice and an Apple Distinguished School in recognition of our leading-edge use of technology for learning. In recent years major building programmes have included the construction of excellent sports facilities, a distinctive Sixth Form Centre and new classrooms, workshops, laboratories, ICT suites, and communal areas. The school was last
inspected in 2021 by Ofsted, and was graded outstanding in all categories.

Information packs and application forms are available on request from the school or can be downloaded from the school website at www.lgs.slough.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers, and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications should be returned by midday on Friday 8th November 2024 to Mrs. Dionne Cheyne, Head's PA at vacancies@lgs.slough.sch.uk. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter. We reserve the right to interview promising candidates before the closing date.