Finance Manager (Maternity Cover) - Lower Fields Primary Academy

Delta Academies Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Bradford is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team on a full-time temporary basis. This role involves supporting educational outcomes during a period of maternity leave. The position offers engaging work within a caring community and comes with various employee benefits focused on well-being. The ideal candidate should possess relevant skills and experience suitable for the role.

Benefits

Pension scheme options

Technology and vehicle leasing schemes

Discounts platform

Online GP access

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Minimum 35 days holiday entitlement

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-academy trust to support education in Bradford.
• Fulfill responsibilities during maternity leave.
• Engage with students, families, and the community.

Job description

Overview

Lower Fields Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our academy in December 2025 on a full time, temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave.

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Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 15 Days (41 Weeks) / Temporary

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

The academy is a 3 to 11 primary school situated on the outskirts of Bradford serving a culturally diverse population. Lower Fields Academy has a reputation in the community as a nurturing school where all our pupils receive a high quality education. We are extremely lucky to be based in stunning and extensive grounds which help to provide a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities. We feel passionate about providing our young people with memorable experiences, the best outcomes and the widest opportunities. We place our learners' individual needs at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves in our adaptability and willingness to engage fully with our students, their parents and the communities they live in. \"Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that supports pupils to achieve these aspirations.\" Ofsted 2023

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Benefits

Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.