Trust Payroll & Finance Officer

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, and therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

CAT was formed in 2019 out of the success of its founding school Carlton Bolling. Since then, the Trust has experienced rapid growth, currently comprising nine schools (three secondary, three primary, three special). Our growth plan is different, in that we don’t have ambitions to become a large trust. Instead, we will limit growth to around 10-12 schools, instead focussing on improving outcomes across the trust in accordance with our mission ‘Excellence for All’ and ambition to make all schools ‘Outstanding’. This commitment to high standards can be seen through the Ofsted ratings of our schools (all Good’ with two ‘Outstanding’) and the huge array of awards at local, regional, and national level.

We recognise the crucial importance of staff to our success, so do all we can to protect their wellbeing and enable them to reach their full potential. This includes stripping away unnecessary meetings and administrative tasks so that they can maximise their time concentrating on what they are trained to do, best at, and want to do most. This facilitates the ‘outstanding’ outcomes we aspire to whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The Trust also offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits through its ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, which are similar to those found in many large private sector employers. These include fully funded private health insurance (Simply Health) and Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), in addition to salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes. Some schools also have early Friday finishing times, which are also popular amongst staff. We have very high expectations of student behaviour and conduct, which makes schools a calm, welcoming and pleasant environment.

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Carlton Academy Trust is a great place to work with an exciting future. If you like what you hear and share our ambitions, we would very much like to hear from you and join us on our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Payroll & Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is a new role managing the trust payroll under the direction of the CFO. The role would suit an experienced finance and payroll professional, ensuring that employees are correctly paid to strict deadlines each month. In accordance with trust methodologies, the successful candidate would be afforded considerable scope to manage their time and duties as they deem appropriate with scope for home working.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please complete the Equalities Monitoring Form and the Application Form and forward to hr@catrust.uk. No additional supporting statements or CVs will be considered. Alternatively, please follow the link below and apply via the Carlton Academy Trust website:-

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We welcome visits to the trust schools to arrange a convenient time please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager.

E: recruitment@catrust.uk

W: www.carltonacademytrust.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday, 29th November 2024 – 10.00am

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.