[231011CR1] Finance Business Partner
Reach South Academy Trust, Plymouth, PL1 4RLThis job expired on 3 December 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 December 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,439.00 - £32,020.00 Annually (FTE) Grade F, SCP 22 to 25
[231011CR1] Finance Business Partner job summary
Reach South Academy
Trust is seeking to appoint Finance Business Partner to join the Trust as
soon as possible.
Post: Finance Business Partner
Location: Plymouth/ Southwest Based (Remote working at present, with hybrid working under review)
FTE Salary Range: Grade F, SCP 22 to 25, £29,439 rising to a maximum of £32,020 per annum.
Contract Type: Permanent, full time and part time considered.
Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, staggered hours, or working from home. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint Finance Business Partner to join the Trust.
About the successful candidate
The Finance Business Partner will undertake responsibilities as a member of the Shared Services Centre supporting the finance function for Reach South Academies and Central Department.
To support the Executive Business Managers for a cluster of Academies, ensuring they receive timely and accurate information to enable the effective discharge of their duties.
The job involves developing and implementing policies, systems and procedures and making decisions, escalating only to the Head of Finance as and when necessary. The post holder will work independently.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is 3 December 2023
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for the week commencing 11 December 2023
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Reach South Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
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