Finance Assistant
Plume, Maldon's Community Academy
Maldon, Essex
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Actual starting salary £13,807
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 11 November 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a permanent Finance Assistant to commence January 2025.
This role will join our Finance Department to support the Finance Manager to assist with various administrative duties within the Finance Office. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong administrative department, in our highly successful academy, which holds good Ofsted status.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, including level 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE or equivalent.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
The main duties and responsibilities of the postholder will be in accordance with the Finance Assistant job description and training will be provided.
Wider Contribution
Full time support staff may also have opportunities to contribute to the extra-curricular programme. This is very wide ranging and can often enable staff to contribute particular skills and interests where they meet academy needs. Applicants should indicate if they have particular interests, and this would be discussed at the time of interview.
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours of work required for the role are 27 hours per week, (39 weeks - term time plus inset days), Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm and on Friday 9am – 2.30pm. The annual salary for this post will be in accordance with the Academy Support Staff Pay Scale, Band 2, and the actual annual salary Is £13,807 per annum, the pro rata equivalent of Points 11, including an allowance for holiday pay. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year.
Application Process
If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs. Dorcas Ologunde, Director of HR at d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. The Director of HR will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.
To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (please see link via our website https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0026). This must be completed and submitted by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CV’s or third party application forms will not be accepted).
Closing Date: Monday 11 November 2024 at 12:00 noon.
Interview Date: Friday 15 November 2024.
Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
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About Plume, Maldon's Community Academy
Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.
Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family.
Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more.
As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development.
In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.
Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.
If you would like to telephone the Director of HR prior to completing the application form, Mrs. Dorcas Ologunde would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail. Further information about the academy including videos to give candidates virtual tours are available on our website at https://www.plume.essex.sch.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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