Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Griffin Primary School staff team as a Finance Manager.

Our new Finance Manager will have responsibility for strategically leading the academy’s finance and procurement functions, including strategic financial planning and financial resource management.

We are looking for somebody who has financial management expertise; has excellent organisational skills; and has strong knowledge and use of a range of ICT systems.

The role is full time (36 hours per week) and for term-time, plus an additional 2 weeks, to be agreed with the Head of School/Executive Principal.

The role will also include working in partnership with the Finance Team at The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT)Head Office to ensure an effective and efficient business/financial management service in school.

We can offer:

Hands-on and practical support from our experienced and accessible leadership team and TEFAT Head Office team

A school committed to inclusive education with an ethos focused on success for all

The opportunity to work as part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible start for all children

Enthusiastic children with a love of learning, and their school community

Opportunities for professional development to ensure your success

A parent community that is supportive of the school and its aims

A strong and supportive multi-academy trust: The Elliot Foundations Academy Trust (TEFAT).

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact our school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Applications must be completed using the application form attached as well as a letter of application, making reference to person specification.

Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.