Trips and Finance Officer, BCAT 6, all year round, part-time (4 hrs Mon-Fri)

TES FE News; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a part-time Trips & Finance Officer to manage trips and assist with finance operations. The role requires effective workload management and experience in event organization is desirable. This position offers £14,266 - £14,980 annually, working 20 hours per week, starting from 1 October. Applications are to be submitted online as CVs are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Experience in event organization is desirable.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.
• Support role within a school finance team.

Responsibilities

• Support trip organizers and EVCs in planning trips.
• Assist the CFO with daily finance operations.
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Event organization

Finance operations

Workload management

Job description

Job Overview

THE TRUST
Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust established in 2017.

It comprises three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in Canterbury, rated "Good" with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020 and November 2024; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years, mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated "Good" by Ofsted in March 2023; and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years, non-selective mixed school in Canterbury, opened in September 2022, with Y7-10 from September 2025, rated "Good" with many outstanding features by Ofsted in May 2025.

The Post

Trips and Finance Officer, BCAT £14,266 - £14,980 (£26,393-£27,713 FTE), all year round, 20 hours per week (4 hours Mon - Fri).

Starting from 1 October or as soon as possible, the Trustees seek to appoint a Trips & Finance Officer to support trip organisers and EVCs in planning day and overnight trips across all three schools within the Trust, as well as assisting the CFO with managing daily finance operations. The role is diverse and requires effective workload management. Responsibilities include ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time, organizing trips at zero cost to the school, and supporting the CFO in producing timely monthly monitoring reports for the CEO/Executive Headteacher, Trustees, and Headteachers.

This part-time role (4 hrs/day, 9am-1pm, all year round) mainly focuses on trip management, procurement, and cash handling. Experience in event organization and working within a school finance team is desirable. Training will be provided.

For more details, please download our information pack. For discussions, contact CFO Natalie Coles at [e-mail].

Deadline: Wednesday 10 September 2025 @ 9am. Early applications are encouraged; the vacancy may close early upon receiving suitable applications.

How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the School’s application form. CVs are not accepted. Visit our website and click on Recruitment for more info. Send applications to [e-mail].

Barton Court Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and checks against the ISA Barred List.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and conduct interviews upon receiving suitable applications. Candidates should review the job description and person specification before applying.

In line with KCSIE guidance, the Trust may conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates, and relevant findings regarding suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview.

CVs are not accepted due to safeguarding policies. We promote diversity and equal opportunity. Job share, part-time, and flexible working options are available.

Further information about the Trust can be found on our website.

A commitment to staff welfare and BCAT core values is central to this role.