Finance Officer - Kingsmead School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education trust is seeking a Finance Officer for a permanent full-time position. The role requires extensive financial knowledge to enhance the school's financial systems, contributing to a progressive educational environment. Applications are encouraged from candidates who are passionate about excellence in the finance domain.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of finance is essential.
• Proven organizational skills within a financial context.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver effective financial systems within the school.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Finance Officer
Permanent, full-time 37 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm and Fridays 8:00am – 3:30pm)
Term time only (including 6 INSET days) plus 10 additional days to be worked over the academic year during school holiday periods
Salary: Grade 7 (SCP 15 to SCP22) £29,093 - £32,654 per annum pro rata
Actual salary: £26,552.67 - £29,802.73 per annum
Required for 1st September 2025

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. We are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer to join our organisation.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of finance and will organize and deliver effective financial systems within the school. Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

For inquiries about this role, contact Mr. Ian Pritchard, Business Manager, at [e-mail] or call 01543 227320.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed forms will be considered; CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 1st July 2025
Selection/Interview: TBC

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. An online search may be conducted before interview to identify publicly available incidents or issues, which may be discussed during the interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for details on data processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and applicants are encouraged to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.