9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 12 SCP33 - 37 (£44,075 - £48,226 pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our Support Staff Team at Durham Johnston Comprehensive School.

As the Finance Manager your responsibilities will include overseeing the finance operations, financial planning and monitoring.You will be required to assist the Director of Finance and Operations to discharge their financial and related management duties regarding the financial planning and resource allocation capabilities of the school.

The post holder will also be required to work within and comply with financial regulations and within the limitations of school budgets allocated to the school.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a positive and proactive team player
  • Have a strong aptitude for working with figures
  • Possess a background in finance (education sector experience is desirable but not essential)
  • Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or have an informal discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Melanie Lee / Clare Mathieson on 0191 384 3887.

TO APPLY:

Please complete the attached Application Form and return to Tina Flanagan, Personnel Manager via email: recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITETO VIEW THE SCHOOLS PRIVACY NOTICE.

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

“Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.”

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.

Additional documents

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

About Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1688 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0191 384 3887

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a happy, successful and dynamic community and we have retained this spirit during this period. We have a national reputation for academic excellence and are well respected in our local community, something of which we are very proud. Staff often stay at Durham Johnston for a significant period of time as we value staff well-being and allow a significant amount of professional autonomy.

Arranging a visit to Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

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

School location

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