Finance and Admin Assistant - Victoria Park Academy

WMJobs; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WMJobs is seeking a dedicated Finance and Admin Assistant for Victoria Park Academy, committed to professional development and social change. This full-time role involves support across financial and administrative functions within an established multi-academy trust, focusing on excellence in educational outcomes. Ideal candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented team players eager to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive staff team

Trust discount and wellbeing packages

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Must possess a meticulous eye for detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team.
• High energy and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Support finance and admin functions at Victoria Park Academy.
• Act as a face of Victoria Academies Trust.
• Contribute to social change and educational excellence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Finance and Admin Assistant - Victoria Park Academy

WMJobs Smethwick, England, United Kingdom

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Victoria Academies Trust,

Hours: Full Time and Permanent

Required to Start: 1 September 2025

Salary: Band C SCP 5 - 8 £23,500 - £24,702 FTE Pro rata

Victoria Park Academy is a 3-form entry Primary school in Smethwick and the lead academy of Victoria Academies Trust. The trust aims to build a family of schools who share a passion for powerful, immersive and creative learning. We are seeking an ambitious individual who strives to expand their knowledge and experience in the world business administration. We are seeking someone with a meticulous eye for detail, a tenacious approach with a 'can-do' attitude.

As a Finance & Admin Assistant you will be a part of Victoria Academies Trust and the face of Victoria Park Primary Academy. Victoria Academies Trust is an established multi-academy trust (VAT) in the West Midlands that currently consists of 10 local schools that all share a passion for excellence, innovation and social change.

As a values-led trust, our purpose is to make all our people become the best they can be. Everything that we do is designed to serve the needs of our young people and their communities through social change.

We are looking for candidates who :

• Are creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child.
• Are energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team.
• Are willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children.
  
  
  

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A supportive and hardworking staff team.
• Trust discount and staff wellbeing packages.
• Flexible working policies.
  
  
  

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

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement of the role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)

For further information, please contact Mrs Uppal (Business Support Officer) on 0121 558 8701. Please return completed applications marked for the attention Mrs Uppal, Victoria Park Academy, Ballot Street, Smethwick, B66 3HH or by email to [e-mail].

Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 3 July 2025

Interviews: W/C Monday 7th July 2025

Hours

Full time and permanent

Grade

Band C SCP 5 - 8 £23,500 - £24,702 FTE Pro rata

Location

Victoria Park Academy, Ballot Street, Smethwick B66 3HH

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Thursday 3rd July 2025 at midday

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and General Business

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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