Finance Officer - Apprentice

Haydon is a large, friendly and creative school in North West London. We have been judged as good by OFSTED. We are looking for a passionate Finance Officer - Apprentice, to thrive in our supportive environment. The Role : Assist in administration of a range of finance procedures, providing a high quality finance support service. Responsible for day-to-day management of finance system, sales and purchase ledger, credit control, budget monitoring, reconciliations, payroll support, assisting with management reports, ensuring that the use of resources are adequately monitored and controlled. In order to deliver the service efficiently, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to in this job description. Reasons to work at Haydon school:

• All teaching staff get a laptop;
• Two-week October half-term holiday;
• More generous upper pay scale;
• Automatic pay progression up the main teaching pay scale;
• High potential for career progression;
• Department offices;
• Only one directed meeting per week;
• Meeting free weeks spaced out throughout the year and an encouragement to leave work early;
• Flexible personalised CPD programme;
• Subsidies for appropriate academic studies;
• Discounted on site nursery places;
• Staff social events;
• Free on site flu vaccinations;
• Long service award -Enjoy a well deserved day off with full pay during term time;
• Free subscription to the Employee Assistance Programme for individual advice/counselling;
• Free access to the Education Support Partnership for advice on work and personal matters;
• Flexible working opportunities. Approx. 20% of teachers are part-time.
• Family friendly Leave of Absence policy;
• Balanced and well planned calendar - deadlines and parents evenings are well spaced out;
• Only three data drops per year group per year and no written reports;
• Email curfew (no evening, weekend and holiday emails);
• Wide variety of extracurricular activities;
• Opportunity to accompany students on trips in UK and abroad;
• Working area in staff room with computers and printers;
• Ample car parking on site;
• Free tea and coffee;
• Photocopiers in all subject areas;
• Use of apps to reduce workload and increase collaborative sharing e.g. Satchel, SAMpeople, Google Drive;
• Centralised data analysis department;
• Support with exams - the school will pay exam fees and allow the exam to be taken at the school;
• Receipt of personal deliveries to school;
• Wellbeing awareness days;
• Induction days for all teaching staff before starting work;
• ECTs all have a subject specialist mentor and a teacher buddy;
• Annual staff survey
• Sabbatical and career break leave policy;
• Staff garden;
• Access to a well-equipped gym;
• Non graded lesson observations;
• Discounted membership at nearby Gym and Leisure Centre;
• Opportunity to lead whole school projects;
• Governor afternoon tea events for staff feedback
We have a very large sixth form and encourage our staff to teach to A-level. Probation periods apply for both Teaching and non-teaching staff. Please click on the 'apply' button below to complete the application form for this role. Joining Haydon might just be the best decision you ever made. We reserve the right to interview as and when applications are received. CVs will not be accepted If you would like to discuss the post or require further information please contact, Rudy Toland: rtoland1@haydonschool.com. Application and covering letter should be sent to hr@haydonschool.com. To find out why we're so proud of Haydon School, visit our website now: www.haydonschool.com or check us out on twitter @HaydonSchool Haydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. To promote a safe environment for students, Haydon School employs a strict selection and recruitment policy which includes all statutory checks on staff and regular volunteers including Enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) checks.

To find out why we're so proud of Haydon School, visit our website now: www.haydonschool.com or check us out on twitter @HaydonSchool Haydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. To promote a safe environment for students, Haydon School employs a strict selection and recruitment policy which includes all statutory checks on staff and regular volunteers including Enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) checks.