Finance Manager
Kent College, Pembury
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- May 2022
- Apply by:
- 11 April 2022
Job overview
Finance Manager
Full time 37.5 hours a week
From May 2022
An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for an outstanding financial professional to take up this opportunity to be part of the school’s finance team. We are seeking someone who is a qualified financial professional with strong technical capabilities. The person appointed will be responsible for managing the day-to-day finances of the school, supporting, and reporting directly to the Bursar, to ensure compliance with the Financial Procedures Manual and maintain a robust financial control environment, whilst contributing to the financial aspects of the school’s strategy. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
The nature of the role is such that duties are varied and may include but are not limited to the following:
• Day to day financial accounting and cash management including reconciliations
• Management accounts and reports preparation
• Maintenance and operation of the school’s financial accounting system
• Compliance with the Financial Procedures Manual
• Management of departmental budgets
• Day to day management and control of Kent College Pembury Enterprise Company.
The Bursary Department is an integral part of the success of the school. The team consists of The Bursar, Finance Manager, Payroll and Accounts Manager, Purchase Ledger and Accounts Manager, Bursary Assistant and HR administrator. The team works collaboratively and focuses on supporting the operation of the school through strong financial management and accurate forward planning. The successful applicant should expect to become embedded in the life of the school and there will be opportunities to engage with different departments and teams, as well as developing skills through training opportunities.
Founded in Folkestone in 1886, Kent College is an independent day and boarding school, with a Senior School (ages 11-18) and Preparatory School (ages 3-11) sharing the same site, facilities, and some specialist staff. The school is one of a group of twelve schools within the Methodist Independent Schools Trust. The school has a resident Chaplain who leads the Christian worship in the school.
Kent College Pembury employs over 200 people in both academic and support staff positions. The school excels in adding value both academically and pastorally and the highly skilled, dedicated, and passionate staff are the driving force behind this.
We are delighted to welcome applications from candidates who share our core values and who are able to contribute to our continued future success. We recruit staff of the highest calibre who will inspire, support, and challenge the pupils, and fellow colleagues, to achieve their full potential.
We believe in rewarding our staff and offer a complete range of employee benefits including:
• Reduced school fees on permanent roles (Rec-U6 pupils)
• Free meals during working hours
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Reimbursement for eye tests
• On site Flu Vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• On-going training and development
• Use of fitness suite (at allocated times)
The post is full time all year round, normal hours of work are 8.30am until 4.30pm. Annual leave entitlement is 25 days (increasing to 28 after 5 years) plus bank holidays. Salary will be on the Kent College Management Scale (indicative range MAN1.5 -MAN2.5) dependent on experience.
Closing date: 11 April 2022 by Midday
Interviews likely to be week commencing 18 April 2022.
Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.
References will be taken up prior to interview. One of the referees should normally be the applicant’s current or most recent employer. The post requires the highest level of clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointees must be prepared to undergo child protection screening Child Protection and welfare are taken very seriously at Kent College, with guidelines on confidentiality and staff-pupil relationship procedures well-publicised to staff.
All gaps of employment are to be accounted for and rigorously investigated. Referees are contacted to ensure the validity of the reference. Testimonials are not acceptable in place of confidential references.
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About Kent College, Pembury
About Kent College, Pembury
Background
Kent College has been single-sex since our founding in 1886. However, times have changed, with the demands of the modern workforce, parental preferences and educational research no longer making a strong case for girls’ only education. As a school we are, therefore, very proud to make the bold choice that is right for current and future students, knowing that Kent College has so much to offer for all pupils, be they girls or boys.
We know that Kent College is able to unlock the potential of every young person, in key ways where research shows co-educational schools being most successful. At Kent College every pupil is treated as an individual. Every pupil is encouraged to aspire and is given personalised tools to achieve, be it academically or in their passions. Every pupil is encouraged to develop an enquiring and creative mind, and not feel bound by stereotypes. Every pupil receives outstanding academic and pastoral support.
We believe there is a real demand for this quality of education among parents of local boys but there are also clear benefits for girls in a change to co-education. Most importantly and in line with our focus on Global Citizenship and preparedness for the future, we believe that a co-educational environment will best foster confidence, communication, deeper mutual respect, and inclusive, real-world social development.
Please click the link below to read our brochure which sets out our rationale for this change and also some of the academic, pastoral and enrichment developments that we are intending to implement in time for September 2026.
From September 2026, Kent College will begin welcoming boys to the Senior School, marking a new chapter in our history.
Our Vision
To unlock the potential of all.
Our Aims
Individual excellence is at the heart of our community. We value:
Achievement
Support for all
Purposeful citizenship
Individuality
Reliability, respect, resilience
Enquiring and creative minds
Kent College's Aims
- By nurturing, valuing and celebrating each individual.
- By creating an aspirational environment in which intellectual curiosity can flourish in order to maximise the academic achievement of all.
- By promoting the Methodist value of 'doing all the good you can' and inspiring all to make purposeful contributions as global citizens.
Heads
Katrina Handford (Head)
Paul Showell (Head of Senior School)
Salli Hall (Head of Prep School)
Nursery and Prep School
The Prep School is a friendly, caring and happy school with a current roll of over 100 pupils aged 2 to 11 (Nursery – Year 6). In addition to the core subjects of English, Maths and Science, all of the pupils in Key Stage 2 study Geography, History, Art, DT and RE. ICT is taught from Year 1 upwards. There are specialist teachers in Music, French, Drama and PE. Class sizes in KS1 and KS2 are normally no more than 21. Each year, a number of pupils apply for and are awarded scholarships to the Senior School, and around two thirds of Year 6 pupils move up to the Senior School.
Senior School and Sixth Form
The Senior School has over 300 day and boarding pupils. Boarders make up around 10% of the total school and come from all over the world. Entry at 11 and 13 is by an entrance test, interview and classroom observations, and the school accepts students with a range of academic abilities. Kent College offers a choice of 24 GCSE subjects, with group sizes usually between 3 and 18. Most pupils complete 10 GCSEs or IGCSEs, but there is the opportunity to take more or less depending on interest or need. Students are also accepted for entry at 16+ and there are over 70 pupils in the Sixth Form. We offer over 20 subjects at A Level and 9 BTECs, we have recently introduced Medical Science, Criminology, Media and Marketing. Class sizes in the Sixth Form normally range between 3 and 12.
Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)
Kent College places a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities and has a flexible and innovative lunchtime and after-school programme of prep and activity sessions. All students are encouraged to plan the use of their time so that they follow a balanced programme of academic work and extra-curricular activities. The pastoral care in the school is very strong and all staff are highly involved in wellbeing and general pastoral matters. All teaching staff are required to be involved in at least one ECA and most do more than this, as both subject and general ECA’s are available.
ISI (2023)
Kent College was judged to be ‘Excellent' in both Academic Achievement and Personal Development, as well as being fully compliant with the Independent Schools Standards, including the National Minimum Standards for Boarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
“Pupils have exceptionally positive attitudes to all aspects of their learning. They have a ‘can do’ attitude and persevere at all ages, greatly enjoying working together.
Pupils are highly confident and are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.
Pupils achieve high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding across all areas of the curriculum. This is as a result of the high expectation, strong subject knowledge and expertise that characterise the teaching.
Pupils put in to practice the Wesleyan philosophy of the school and are proud to do all the good that they can.
The pupils’ contribution to others, the school and the community is excellent.”
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