Senior Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Blatchington Mill School; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Officer for a maternity cover role. The successful candidate will lead the finance team, manage operational processes, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates should have experience in similar roles and demonstrate excellent attention to detail and flexibility. The position is full-time, working 37 hours per week during term-time plus two weeks, with a salary range of £31,361 – £35,658.

Qualifications

• Experience of similar roles in an educational setting or elsewhere.
• Excellent attention to detail; flexible and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance team and support the School Business Manager.
• Manage a high volume of operational processes in the finance team.
• Adhere to national and local statutory regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Ability to manage others

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Officer (Admin Role D) Maternity Cover. 37 hrs pw, term-time plus 2 weeks (8am – 4.00pm Mon – Thurs; 8am – 3.30 Fri). Work 41 weeks; paid 47.36 weeks including Annual Leave Allowance. LGA/NJC Scale SO1/2 SCP 23 - 28. Actual Salary range £31,361 – £35,658.

Position details

This is a maternity cover role at Blatchington Mill School. Blatchington Mill School needs a Senior Finance Officer to lead the Finance team on a temporary basis at this large and popular secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance team and support the School Business Manager in all operational and strategic matters relating to financial management.
• Manage a high volume of operational processes in the finance team and report regularly to Leadership and the Governors of the school.
• Adhere to national and local statutory regulations and uphold a high level of probity in line with School Financial Value Standards.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, be flexible and enthusiastic with the ability to manage own work and the work of others.

Qualifications and qualities

• Experience of similar roles either in an educational setting or elsewhere.
• Excellent attention to detail; flexible and enthusiastic; ability to manage own work and supervise others.

Contract and timing

Required November 2025 or as soon as possible to allow for a handover.

Application details

For further details and an application form please visit: https://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/senior-finance-officer-maternity-cover/

CVs alone cannot be considered.

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025 (noon). Interview date: Week beginning 13th October. The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates in advance of interview dates where appropriate.

Equality, safeguarding and recruitment information

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions. Applications are encouraged from Black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply.).