Finance Manager
Griffin Primary School, London, SW8 4JB25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 October 2025
Closing date
30 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time (36 hours per week), permanent, 41 working weeks (term time + 2 weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £41,576 - £42,859
Pay scale
- Scale S02:
What skills and experience we're looking for
Working collaboratively and alongside the Senior Leadership Team in strategically leading and being accountable for the academy’s financial functions.
Lead on risk management within the academy including contingency planning; advise senior leadership team colleagues to mitigate risks to the delivery of strategic objectives.
Development and implementation of finance related policies.
Leadership, organisation and management of staff performing finance functions, including performance appraisal.
Work with the senior leadership team to develop and implement the academy improvement plan to ensure improved standards of learning and achievement in the Academy.
Provide strategic financial advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team.
To represent the school at Trust level in finance and procurement management.
Develop professional finance manager communities through ongoing collaboration and networking.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
- The chance to be part of an exciting new chapter in our school's journey.
- A school committed to inclusive education with an ethos focused on success for all.
- The opportunity to work as part of a team dedicated to ensuring the best possible support for all children.
- Opportunities for professional development to support your career progression.
- A strong and supportive multi-academy trust: The Elliot Foundations Academy Trust (TEFAT).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this.
Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Griffin Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 180 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Griffin Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@griffinprimary.org
- Phone number
- 02076225087
Griffin Primary School is located in the heart of The Patmore Estate, nestled between Battersea and Nine Elms. The school has ample grounds, including our 'forest in the city' and large astroturf multi use games area.
The school has excellent transport links, with both underground and overground stations nearby, as well as bus stops.
Griffin Primary School is a proud member of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust.
Arranging a visit to Griffin Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@griffinprimary.org.
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