School Finance Manager

Twynham Learning; Ashington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

Twynham Learning is seeking an outstanding Finance Officer for Poole High School to oversee financial operations and support the school’s excellence strategy. You will report to the Operations Director and manage budgeting, reporting and compliance to ensure effective resource use.

We seek candidates with strong accounting skills and experience in educational finance, plus proficiency in IT and financial software.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting ability and preferably experience within school finance.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of financial software and systems.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial operations of Poole High School.
• Manage the budget, ensuring financial efficiencies and producing financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and safeguard children's welfare as per safeguarding policies.

Skills

Accounting ability

Education

Relevant qualification in financial management (educational setting)

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Weeks per year

Year-round contract

Grade

10

Salary range

(per annum)

Support staff salary points 24 – 29

Location

Poole High School

Reports to

Operations Director

About the Post

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• ensure the financial resource planning is in place to support Poole High School’s excellence strategy.
• oversee the financial operations of Poole High School.
• manage the budget ensuring financial efficiencies, preparing financial reports, and ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations.
• play a key part in supporting the school's educational mission by ensuring efficient and responsible financial management.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• A welcoming, supportive, professional and respected team of colleagues
• 22 days’ holiday leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have strong accounting ability and preferably experience within school finance
• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in financial management within an educational setting.
• Excellent skills in a range of IT packages and strong knowledge of financial software and systems.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

The closing date for applications is Friday25 September 2026 at 9am.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.