Finance Assistant

Grade: BB04(Salary Point 7-9)

Actual Salary: £22,369 - £23,194 (pay award pending)

Working pattern: Full Time Position - 37 hours per week

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled, motivated Finance Assistant to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective financial management service to our school. This is a full-time role however, term-time plus additional days may be considered for the right candidate.

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, the trust consists of 39 schools, and you will liaise with the central finance team at the trust on a daily basis in relation to financial matters at St Benet Biscop; you will be an essential member of the wider trust community.

St Benet Biscop is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction, as it is a very supportive environment with an open and positive working culture. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:

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  “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.

Application packs, including job description and person specification for the post are available by accessing the Academy’s website: https://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/vacancies Applications from all denominations are welcome. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact Mrs Murray on 01670 822795.

Completed applications should be sent to HR@stbb.org.uk for the attention of Mr Shepherd, Headteacher. Closing date for applications: by noon Tuesday 9 May 2023.