Finance Officer at Durweston CE Primary School

Christchurchandeastdorset; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Christchurch is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to join their team. This permanent role involves managing financial operations within a supportive environment focused on nurturing students. Candidates should have experience in educational finance and possess skills in workload prioritization and financial management systems. The position offers career development opportunities and a commitment to staff wellness. Interested applicants should complete the application form, as CVs will not be accepted.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health and wellbeing scheme

Opportunities for staff development

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial role within the educational sector would be beneficial.
• Ability to prioritize workload while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Working knowledge of financial management systems.

Skills

Experience in financial role within educational sector

Ability to prioritize workload

Knowledge of financial management systems

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join our wonderful Durweston team. This role is offered on a permanent, part-time time basis, 20 hours per week, term time.

Durweston CE Primary School is a small, Church of England village school near Blandford Forum, Dorset. We are focused on nurturing individual children within a Christian ethos, offering a rich curriculum across mixed age classes (Year R to 6).

Our school values of courage, compassion and joy are emphasised in our curriculum and support us in serving our local community. We have a strong commitment to safeguarding and have high expectations for all students.

Our vision statement ‘Feed the mind, nurture the spirit, free the imagination’ is at the core of everything we do. It underpins our teaching and learning and provides an environment that prepares our pupils to be confident, happy citizens. Our vision is underpinned by 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 ‘Stand true in what you believe. Be courageous, be strong. And do everything with love.’

What we are looking for:

• experience of working in a financial role within the educational sector would be beneficial
• the ability to prioritise your workload while maintaining accuracy and meeting key deadlines
• working knowledge of financial management systems

What we can offer:

• experienced and supportive leadership with a collaborative approach and an appreciative culture
• an experienced central team where colleagues can flourish and thrive
• opportunities for staff to develop their own career pathways
• Local Government Pension scheme
• cccupational Health and wellbeing scheme

Our leadership team is committed to ensuring all new staff members are warmly welcomed, well inducted and feel part of the school family.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.