Finance Assistant & Receptionist - Maternity Cover

University Technical College Leeds, Leeds, LS10 1LA

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,615.00 - 27,275.00 FTE pro rata

Finance Assistant & Receptionist - Maternity Cover job summary

Finance assistant and Receptionist - Maternity Cover

 UTC Leeds, Sayner Road, Leeds LS10 1LA

Scale: SCP 3-7 (£25,615 - £27,275 per annum FTE) pro-rata

Actual Salary: £14,421-£15,357

Start date: 01/09/2026

Contract: Temp for maternity cover - 1 year or return of post holder.

Hours: 25 Hours per week (8am - 1pm Monday to Friday) Term time only

UTC Leeds is seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant and receptinist to join our vibrant and dedicated team. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, a confident and courteous manner and a proactive, "can-do" attitude. The role will support the Fibnance Manager and Assistant Accountant with the processing of orders, invoices and other financial transactions to ensure the smooth and afficient financial management of the academies.

In assition, the postholder will provide high-quality administrative support to both internal and external stakeholders, while managing the main reception area - welcoming visitors, handling enquiries, and helping to maintain an efficient and professional front of house service.

UTC Leeds offers high-tech, cutting edge facilities and a first-class educational experience. We are the first school in Leeds to provide high-quality academic and vocational training focused specifically on the engineering and advanced technology sectors. Inspiring tghe next generation of leading engineers, scientists and innovators is our core vision, and our students leave UTC Leeds with strong ambitions to succeed coupled with advanced skills for the modern-day workplace.

We are proud to be a part of The Resilience Multi Academy Trust. Our ethos os resilience, empowerment and aspiration has helped to transform our schools as well as the lives of students and teachers.

For further information and/or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Emma McMahon - PA to the Principal - emcmahon@utcleeds.co.uk to arrange.

Closing date for applications is 10th July 2026 at 9am.

Interview date: 15th July 2026

The Trust is commited to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of schildren and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and other statutory checks.

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

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.

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 University Technical College Leeds

• School type: Free School, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 487 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: University Technical College Leeds website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-technical-college-leeds

Opened in September 2016, UTC Leeds offers high-tech facilities and a first class educational experience specialising in STEM subjects, particularly engineering. We take students from Year 10 and offer a broad range of GCSEs and A levels, alongside technical qualifications. We are sponsored by the University of Leeds and over 70 employers, including major industry brands such as Stantec, Siemens and Unilever. Students achieve outstanding academic success whilst also preparing for professional careers. We provide a modern, cutting-edge college environment with a capacity to accommodate 600 pupils across the 14 – 18 age range. UTC Leeds offers a superb opportunity for students to study for a minimum of 8 qualifications including maths, English and science and those achieving the right grades will then have the opportunity to progress onto our sixth-form.

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