Finance Lead

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time plus 2 weeks

Salary: SVT Grade E SCP12-19 £22,571 - £25,927 per annum

Closing Date: 15^th August 2022 9.00 am

Thank you for your interest in the position of Finance Lead at Devonshire Primary Academy. 

We are looking for an aspiring Finance Lead who will be an integral member of the administration team.  The Finance Lead will work alongside a team of staff who are committed to supporting the planning and delivery of the Academy’s administration and finances to ensure our children receive quality learning experiences.

We are looking for applicants who are innovative, organised and sedulous, with the ability to provide a full range of finance administrative support to the Academy.  Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate that they:

• Have in-depth knowledge of accounting and financial procedures;
• Have high personal and professional standards;
• Have high expectations of themselves;
• Have high levels of motivation and commitment;
• Have a positive and determined approach to meeting challenges; and
• Enjoy working closely and cooperatively as part of a team.

We are a happy, exciting and productive school with a wealth of opportunities for our children and staff.  We can offer you: 

• The chance to be part of a closely connected, dedicated and hardworking administration team;
• A friendly and supportive whole school staff team;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• The opportunity to work in a school which is at the heart of its community and always looking for innovative ways to provide the best education. 
  
  

Unfortunately, due to the summer holiday closure, we are not currently offering visits to the academy, however, we do invite you to peruse our school website: https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/ and our Facebook Page: Devonshire Primary Academy to gain an insight into our wonderful school.

The closing date for applications is Monday 15^th August at 9:00am and interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 25^th August.  Application forms can be downloaded from this advert and are returnable to the Trust Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Mrs Laura Watts, by email only at l.watts@theviewtrust.org.

We look forward to receiving your application should you wish to apply.

For full details please view the Job Pack, which is viewable by clicking on the Job Description link below.

To download an Application form please see here.

Devonshire Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults.  This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.