Finance Business Partner

The Laidlaw Schools Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1RF

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £46,142 - £49,282
• Pay scale: NJC PO4 Scale point 35 – 38

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in finance roles involving budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Can work confidently with non-finance professionals, explaining complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Thrives in a busy environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing demands.
• Has strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
• Is committed, professional, and proactive, with a focus on delivering excellent service.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Work closely with Principals, senior leaders and budget holders to provide high-quality financial support and strategic advice.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting and monthly management accounting for your designated academies.
• Ensure strong financial control, robust processes and compliance with Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support academies in understanding and using financial information to make effective, value-for-money decisions.
• Provide insight, analysis and solutions in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Contribute to Trust-wide initiatives, efficiency programmes and continuous improvement.
• Build excellent relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted, visible and approachable financial partner.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will:

• Work in a forward-thinking, supportive Trust that invests in its people.
• Make a genuine difference to the financial health and long-term success of our academies.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

To see a complete list of our benefits please click here: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

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.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about this post with Emma Swansbury - CFO, please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026

Interviews Dates are TBC

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification - Finance Business Partner - LST - Feb 2026.pdf - 639 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Finance Business Partner - LST - Feb 2026.pdf - 505 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Laidlaw Schools Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Laidlaw Schools Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 019 1662 2400
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-laidlaw-schools-trust

We believe that every child is extraordinary, irrespective of their ability or background, and have high expectations of all our pupils. Because together, and when we work hard, we can do extraordinary things.

Arranging a visit to The Laidlaw Schools Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk.

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