Payroll & Finance Officer
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames
- New
- Salary:
- The Kingston Educational Trust Operations Pay Scale Grade E9-15 £28,497 - £31,085 pro rata gross per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- February 2025
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2025
Job overview
Kingston Educational Trust seeks an ambitious and experienced Payroll & Finance Officer to work with the Finance Manager to provide an efficient and accurate finance service to all school stakeholders across the Trust.
We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role:
- Previous experience working in a similar role;
- Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy;
- Good organisational and workload management skills;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism;
- Proficiency in ICT.
Benefits of working at The Kingston Educational Trust:
- Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Support Staff Pay Scales.
- Currently the employer pension contribution is 19%.
- Support Staff Pay Scales.
- 2-week October Half Term break.
- Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme.
- Continues Professional Development.
- Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level.
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations.
- Work in a vibrant, supportive environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised;
- Opportunities for professional growth and development;
- Be part of a dedicated finance team that is integral to the Trust.
More details on the person specification are provided in the application pack.
Interview Procedure
Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:
- A Finance Officer in-tray exercise;
- Interview with Executive Director, Finance Manager and Director of Finance.
Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.
Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 30th January 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Application Process
Applicants are required to visit the website where they are able to submit their application using our recruitment portal.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Equal Opportunities
At The Kingston Educational Trust, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique background, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement
Kingston Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.
Please refer to the job pack for further information on the role and person specification. We look forward to receiving your application.
Attached documents
About The Kingston Academy
The Kingston Academy is an ambitious and outstanding new mixed, mainstream secondary school located in a newly renovated traditional school building and significant, state-of-the-art new extension in Kingston upon Thames, near to the River Thames.
The Kingston Academy was established in 2015 by the Kingston Educational Trust, a partnership between Kingston University, Kingston College and the Royal Borough of Kingston. The school initially opened with a single cohort of Year 7 pupils and has grown every year with an additional year group. It will eventually comprise all year groups including a Sixth Form in 2021-22.
The school's first full Ofsted inspection took place in May 2018 and the resulting report declared the school to be outstanding in all categories with no areas identified as needing improvement.
The announcement of the new cohort for September 2019 revealed the school to be heavily oversubscribed, drawing from a catchment area of less than 1km from the school.
Headteacher
Ms. Sophie Cavanagh
Values and vision
The Kingston Academy has an ethos of inclusion, where all are welcomed and every individual is valued for who they are and what they can bring to the school. The focus on learning and communication is powered by a STEM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
The secondary school helps to build a strong sense of identity, encouraging students to be global citizens and to value their place in the wider world. Teachers are offered continuing professional development, which allows them to keep up with new technologies and best practices.
'Teaching successfully challenges all groups of pupils to aim high and achieve their best.' Ofsted, June 2018
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