Senior Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

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

Job summary

A local secondary school is seeking a Senior Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) to lead the finance team and support financial management. The role includes managing operational processes and compliance with financial regulations. Suitable candidates, especially from Black and Ethnic Minority groups, are encouraged to apply. You'll need experience in finance roles, ideally within an educational context.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar finance roles, preferably in an educational setting.
• Ability to support induction and training; commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Interest in gaining experience in a local authority maintained secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance team and support the School Business Manager in financial matters.
• Manage operational finance processes and report to Leadership and Governors.
• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations and uphold financial probity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial management

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in finance roles

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) - Admin Role D. Maternity cover for a pivotal role in the Finance team at Blatchington Mill School, reporting to the School Business Manager and working with an Assistant to support financial management across operational and strategic matters.

Work: 41 weeks (paid 47.36 weeks including Annual Leave Allowance). Salary: LGA/NJC Scale SO1/2 SCP 23 - 28 Actual £31,361 - £35,658.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance team in collaboration with the Assistant to support the School Business Manager in all operational and strategic financial matters.
• Manage a high volume of operational processes in the finance team and report regularly to Leadership and the Governors of the LA maintained large secondary school.
• Ensure adherence to national and local statutory regulations and uphold a high level of probity in line with School Financial Value Standards.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to manage own work and the work of others.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in similar finance roles, preferably in an educational setting or similar context.
• Ability to support induction and training; commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Interest in gaining valuable experience in a local authority maintained secondary school.

Commitment to equality and safeguarding

We welcome applications from all parts of the community to reflect the diversity of our student intake.

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; all staff and volunteers are expected to support this commitment. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

How to apply

Please complete and return an application form by the closing date. CVs alone cannot be considered.

Interview information

Interview date: During the week beginning 13 October. The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates in advance of interview dates where appropriate. Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, with a view to an early interview.

Additional notes

Applications are encouraged from Black and Ethnic Minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented in the school's staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).