Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Strand Primary Academy and Willow’s Academy are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to join their teams to cover maternity leave, the role would be to start at Strand Primary Academy as soon as possible on 30 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days to cover maternity leave, then move to Willow’s Academy on 37 hours per week, term time only plus 20 days, and cover their maternity leave until the post holder returns. Whilst we can’t confirm exactly, we anticipate that you would be based at Strand Primary Academy until November 2024, moving to Willow’s Academy until approximately November 2025. There may be some overlap between the two academies during November and December 2024.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As the Finance Officer, you will support the Head of Academy through the provision of financial support and information. You will ensure the academy’s financial management is sound and procedures are adhered to with relevant reports submitted to the central Delta finance department in accordance with deadlines.

Salary: Grade F Points 14 to 19 (£27,334 to £29,777 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job at the Strand starts at £19,638.36 for 30 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days (40 weeks per year) and £25,431.60 when you move to Willow’s on 37 hours per week, term time only plus 20 days (42 weeks per year).

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

Strand Primary Academy is situated in the East Marsh area of Grimsby, less than an hour drive from Hull, Lincoln and Scunthorpe. We are a small, one form entry academy, educating children from the ages of 3 to 11 from the local area.

At Strand Primary Academy we have a team that is absolutely committed to ensuring that our children are at the heart of everything we do.

Strand Primary Academy’s motto is ‘Together we are stronger’ and we believe that when staff, parents and children work together all children, irrespective of their background, can succeed and achieve their ambitions. We work together to provide a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment where learning is fun and everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential. We aim to broaden children’s minds and raise their aspirations. We are fostering a ‘can do’ approach and with everyone working together, we strive to make our school the best. The culture of our school is one in which staff and pupils are continually learning and are determined to succeed. We work collaboratively within the school and we are establishing relationships within the Delta network to share good practice. The principles of nurturing lie at the heart of our school and drive everything we do. We work hard to remove barriers to learning and we place great emphasis on academic achievement, ensuring that children have the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to prepare them for life.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. 

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

·       Holiday Entitlement. minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

·       Financial.  offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.

·       Lifestyle and Wellbeing. discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

·       Motoring. access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.

·       Pension, excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

·       Personal and professional, we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.

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