Finance Assistant
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB30 days remaining to apply
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The hours of work required for the role are 27 hours per week, (39 weeks - term time plus inset days) Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm and on Friday 9am – 2.30pm.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- actual starting salary is £13,925 per annum pro-rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, including level 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE or equivalent.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
The main duties and responsibilities of the postholder will be in accordance with the Finance Assistant job description and training will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
Wider Contribution
Full time support staff may also have opportunities to contribute to the extra-curricular programme. This is very wide ranging and can often enable staff to contribute particular skills and interests where they meet academy needs. Applicants should indicate if they have particular interests, and this would be discussed at the time of interview.
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours of work required for the role are 27 hours per week, (39 weeks - term time plus inset days). Ideally, Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm and on Friday 9am – 2.30pm, however, there may be some flexibility on start and end times to accommodate accessing your qualification training.
The annual salary for this post will be in accordance with the Academy Support Staff Pay Scale, Band 2, Points 11–16, and the actual annual salary Is £13,925 per annum, the pro rata equivalent of Points 11, including an allowance for holiday pay. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year.
We can offer you:
- A highly supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
- CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
- Up to 25% Gym Membership
- Free staff car park
- Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
- Access to Workplace Health Champions
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Flexible working opportunities
The hours of work required for the role are 27 hours per week, (39 weeks - term time plus inset days). Ideally, Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm and on Friday 9am – 2.30pm, however, there may be some flexibility on start and end times to accommodate accessing your qualification training.
Further details about the role
Application Process
If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs. Dorcas Ologunde, Director of HR at d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. The Director of HR will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.
To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (see Apply Now Button - https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0035).This must be completed and submitted by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CV’s or third party application forms will not be accepted).
Commitment to safeguarding
The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Plume School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1736 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Plume School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@plume.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01621854681
The Plume School converted to become an academy school in January 2012.
The last full inspection took place in November 2023 and the school was judged to be good across all areas. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy. Please see the academy website for more information.
The academy is a larger-than-average secondary school with a sixth form.
The vast majority of pupils are White British.
The proportions of pupils who speak English as an additional language or who are from ethnic minorities are both well below the national average.
The proportion of students eligible for the pupil premium is broadly average, as is the proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, although for those with an education, health and care plan the proportion is slightly above the national average.
The school meets the government’s current floor standards for pupils’ achievement in English and mathematics at the end of key stage 4.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of references.
Visits to the Academy are welcome.
Arranging a visit to Plume School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@plume.essex.sch.uk.
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