Finance Assistant - Surrey, United Kingdom - ST MARKS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Description
Do you have the highest expectations for every member of the school community and believe in transformational education for all, irrespective of starting points and background?
Are you able to win hearts and minds with your inspirational vision for school improvement, underpinned by the school's inclusive Christian ethos and values, Love, Hope and Trust?
Are you passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and a life changing quality of education?
Do you have the experience, skills, insights and determination to lead this ambitious school from Good to Outstanding alongside a values driven Principal and Senior Leadership Team?
If you can answer yes to these four questions, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a values driven, motivated professional with an interest in developing their Finance skills, to join our transformational school, for a period of up to year Maternity Cover. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in finance and or the education sector. The successful applicant will report directly to the Finance Manager, and work closely with colleagues across the wider school community and its stakeholders.
The candidate will have experience of working as part of a finance team, with experience of using PS Financial being highly advantageous. The successful candidate will be highly organised, process driven, and be able to provide finance administrative support in a number of key areas, including purchase ordering, invoicing and procurement. Candidates with previous working experience in an educational setting are strongly encouraged to apply, however candidates with the equivalent experience gained in the commercial sector will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be committed to our school values of Love, Hope and Trust, and understand the importance that this role, along with the wider community play in supporting the journey of transformation for our students and the Academy. We offer exceptional CPD and support along with a Local Government Pension Scheme, Health Care cash-back scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other well-being benefits.
Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification for this post.
Selection process will comprise a finance related task and panel interview.
This could not be a more exciting time to join the St Mark's family. Outcomes at the Academy at both Key Stage 4 are in the top 9% of all schools nationally with a Progress 8 Score of In 2023 an impressive 60% of all A Levels were awarded A*-B grades with 30% of students securing a place at a Russell Group University.
St Mark's were inspected by Ofsted in March 2023. The Academy performed exceptionally well in all areas, with particular reference made to expert curriculum design; transformational teaching and learning underpinned by the highest expectations; the extra-curricular offer and staff and pupil wellbeing.
The report states, "there is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a graded (section 5) inspection now."