Finance Manager
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AGThis job expired on 16 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September/October
Closing date
16 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 52 weeks per year, 37hrs per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £37,515 and £51,771
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Operations team at Aston University Engineering Academy ('AUEA') as Finance Manager. The successful candidate will, under the direction of an experienced Chief Financial and Operations Officer (‘CFOO’),have day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the finance function of AUEA. You'll be joining us at an exciting time; building on the success of AUEA, we are underway with the process of establishing a Multi Academy Trust and Aston University Mathematics School. These changes bring the opportunity to establish new systems and processes, and you will be a key agent of this change. We have a small but committed Finance team, and we want you to support and develop them in their finance career.
Ideally, you'll be a qualified accountant with experience in a SAT/MAT or FE setting. You'll have a track record of delivering a top-quality service to students, staff and stakeholders. We are a values-led organisation and you'll need to demonstrate that you can live these values. We can offer a competitive salary, defined benefit pension, and a flexible holiday allowance. We'd welcome applications from candidates looking to work flexibly and/or part-time, with the option available to work from home one day a week. If this sounds like you then please apply below or contact Ben Stone, Chief Financial and Operations Officer atben.stone@auea.co.ukfor an informal discussion.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received so please apply as soon as possible.
What the school offers its staff
The UTC's success has been recognised nationally including the Secretary of State awarding an expansion in September 2023 to 800 students, and anew dedicated buildingwith further STEM specialist facilities, including £350K simulation hospital. This underpins the impact of the UTC recognised by ourOfsted inspectionwith inspectors stating our specialist employer work and destinations are 'exemplary' with the UTC being Good with Outstanding feature.
As well as our own outstanding facilities, our location next to our sponsor Aston University means that we can access resources, and teaching and learning spaces like no other school. (About Aston University Engineering Academy)
AUEA is a highly diverse institution with learners and staff from all communities and backgrounds from across the West Midlands. We strongly welcome applicants from within our local communities with a passion to increase our young people's social mobility and future opportunities.
There couldn't be a more exciting time to join our team
As a valued member of AUEA we will offer:
- A family-feel environment centered around the health and well-being of staff and students.
- A designated Staff Benefits, training and Health Care package including a family day off per year.
- Personalised CPD and Career development program
- Opportunity for experience and development as part of our Armed Forces and Combined Cadet Force partnerships.
Commitment to safeguarding
AUEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Aston University Engineering Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 775 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Aston University Engineering Academy website
- Email address
- amanda.naan@auea.co.uk
Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) is one of the first university-sponsored technical colleges (UTC) in the country and with our sixth form, Aston University Sixth Form, it combines the very best education for academic and technical skills focused on industry needs summarised by our strap line “Knowledge for Life & Skills for the Future” and Ofsted 2022 "Students in this school enjoy a strong practical, technical and academic education."
For more about our most recent Ofsted where we were judged as Good with Outstanding Personal Development visit - Ofsted report.
Since opening in September 2012, AUEA has grown under consistent strong leadership into a vibrant learning community, oversubscribed by students from across Birmingham taught by 100% subject expert teachers.
Aston University Engineering Academy (Years 9, 10 and 11) and Aston University Sixth Form (Years 12, 13 and 14) are both housed in our £16.2 million state of the art building located in the heart of the city of Birmingham, next to the Aston University and Innovation Birmingham campuses, with a new multi-million pound extension due to start within the next few months. It is located close to the motorway links and within easy walking of three city centre train stations.
Originally designed for 600 students, AUEA now has 720 students on roll and has now been approved to expand to 800 students. We have a close-knit family of around 40 teachers, and 40 support staff, including administration staff, dedicated HLTA’s/TAs, college leaders (pastoral) and technicians to name a few. AUEA is a proud recipient of the Armed Forces Covenant, Gold Employer Recognition Scheme and has Royal Navy Affiliation.
Commitment to your development
Our staff ethos is built upon collaboration and development with AUEA being awarded the prestigious silver mark for outstanding quality and culture of professional development by the Teacher Development Trust (TDT) evidencing our commitment to staff CPD including weekly early closure for CPD and training, commitment to courses and additional professional qualifications. This is supported by additional learning opportunities via our sponsor Aston University, SSAT and NPQ programmes.
Every Monday afternoon students finish earlier to allow dedicated staff CPD as well as external courses and training. We are proud to have a proven record of accelerating careers, with many of our staff securing leadership, middle leader and wider responsibilities earlier than those in the majority of other schools. Consequently, AUEA provides an outstanding platform from which to start and progress your career whether ITT, ECT admin or senior positions supported by a comprehensive induction programme.
As a valued member of AUEA staff health & wellbeing is important therefore we offer staff benefits, training and health care packages.
For example:
Workload considerations are the heart of all we do.
Excellent professional development opportunities including potential options for higher study through our sponsor Aston University.
Specialist pedagogical training and inputs from leading industry partners.
Health care package including wellbeing, access to a GP and others.
Staff benefits through the Aston University Staff Benefits Scheme.
Term time family day, leave of absence and TOIL options including flexible working and working from home.
Reduced staff membership cost to Aston University’s Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre.
Access to Aston University’s nursery scheme.
Childcare voucher scheme.
Free audiology, eye tests and health clinics via Aston University.
Hospitality and hotel accommodation discounts.
Sports coaching, outdoor education qualifications, and military training as part of our Armed Forces Partnerships including Combined Cadet Force (CCF).
Opportunities for international travel as part of our Austrian Technical School (HTL) European partnerships, scientific expeditions and charity work.
A close knit, friendly and supportive working environment.
Excellent IT facilities, Virtual Learning Environment and physical learning resources.
An opportunity to take part in enrichment activities such as the CCF (RAF/RN), Police Cadets, Royal College of Nursing Cadets, DofE, specialist projects and competitions.
Partnership work with local and national education establishments and local industry.
Arranging a visit to Aston University Engineering Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amanda.naan@auea.co.uk.
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