Finance Assistant

Kingsthorpe College, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HR

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Orbis pay scale 12-16 (£27,476 - £29,273) FTE, actual pro rata salary £16,530.39 to £17,611.52 per annum including paid holiday entitlement. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Finance Assistant job summary

Finance Assistant

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 2.30pm (with 30 mins unpaid lunch break)

Weeks: 200 days per year (38 weeks term time, plus an additional 10 days to be worked in school holidays)

Holiday: Pro rata entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays taken during periods of school closure

Salary: Orbis pay scale 12-16 (£27,476 - £29,273) FTE, actual pro rata salary £16,530.39 to £17,611.52 per annum including paid holiday entitlement.

Pension: Generous local government pension scheme from day 1 of employment

We are seeking a positive, proactive and confident person to join our finance team. Applicants should be organised, self-confident and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills along with the ability to multitask.

You will have a good finance administration background and be confident in acting as a first point of contact for finance queries. We are especially keen to interview candidates with experience in Finance and skills using Microsoft Excel and Finance Software systems.

This is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of a school where ethical leadership shapes every decision. We genuinely value our staff, treat everyone with respect, and offer a diverse range of opportunities built on professional trust. You'll be supported to grow, encouraged to bring your ideas forward, and given the autonomy to do your job well. If you're ready to bring your finance expertise to a team that will value and invest in you, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2026-OET-12974

Closing date for applications is at 9.00am on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Provisional interview dates 19 and /or 21 October 2026.

If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. If you want more info about the role, please contact us at recruiment@orbismat.com or 01536 513063.

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.

Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.

Orbis Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate checks in line with KCSIE and safer recruitment guidelines. The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Kingsthorpe College Safeguarding Policy is available to download in the 'Policies' area of our website.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kingsthorpe College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingsthorpe College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsthorpe-college-northampton

Kingsthorpe College is the kind of school which is dedicated to ensuring that we make a difference, in any way that we can, to both our community and our young people. We are passionate about providing opportunities for all our students to achieve artistic, athletic and academic excellence. We very much believe that our role is to help develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. In addition to ensuring that all our young people achieve their potential in these areas, there is also a genuine commitment to respect for individuals which is demonstrated in the daily life of the College.

One of the first things you notice when you walk into the College is how friendly everybody is to each other – how frequently people smile, take an interest in other people, and find something positive and encouraging to say. We always take the time to celebrate success.

For us, high quality relationships are at the heart of everything that we do. We want our young people to be happy, confident, curious, and resilient learners. We know that this can only happen if relationships, built on trust and mutual respect, are central to all aspects of our work. We believe that when young people feel safe and secure, everything is possible, and we promise to do our utmost to make sure that we unlock the potential in everyone.

All we can ask from our students is that they do their best, and we value hard work, determination, and thoughtfulness highly. We want all our young people to ask themselves just one question at the end of every day – was I better today than I was yesterday? So whilst passing exams, and gaining the necessary qualifications to take that next step, is hugely important, we are equally committed to providing our young people with the space and resources to develop their character. We are proud of the extracurricular provision that we are able to offer, and we work hard to give our students plenty of opportunities to develop their confidence and creativity – both in and out of lessons.

We also believe in clarity of communication, and the power of feedback. We always welcome open and honest dialogue between all those involved in and with the College. We are committed to a restless excellence which can only be achieved through regular feedback, and you will always find us receptive to this. We are excited and optimistic about what the future holds for the young people and community which we serve.

Of course the best way to experience KC is by visiting us, and you will always find our doors open. If you would like to come and see us, please do get in touch.

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