Finance Manager

St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, Merseyside, L11 9DQ

12 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject: Accounting
Working pattern: Full time: Full time, 35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday. The salary quoted is the full-time, full-year equivalent. The school is open to considering flexible working arrangements, including term-time only (pro-rata) or annualised hours contracts (such as 40 hours + 2 weeks), subject to agreement.
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Pass Scale 9, SCP 30-33 (£40,777-£44,075)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of this outstanding 11-18 Girls Catholic Specialist Arts College wish to appoint an experienced finance professional to lead the school’s financial operations.

This is a key post within our support team, responsible for financial control, accurate reporting and the effective day-to-day management of the Finance Office.

We operate with clear systems and high expectations. The Finance Manager plays a central role in maintaining that discipline, overseeing budget monitoring, payroll, income and expenditure, and ensuring compliance with Local Authority requirements.

Working closely with the Business Manager, you will ensure that financial processes are reliable, well organised and delivered on time. You will provide accurate information to senior leaders, Governors and external bodies, supporting sound and confident decision-making across the school.

We are looking for someone technically strong, methodical and steady in their approach. Experience in financial management is essential. Experience in a school or regulated environment would be advantageous.

St John Bosco Arts College is a professional and purposeful community. We value clarity, accountability and collaboration. The successful candidate will join a team committed to doing things properly and doing them well.

If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we would welcome your application.

Please refer to the enclosed Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is dedicated to providing a welcoming and respectful atmosphere where staff and students can thrive. Our aim is to encourage one another to grow in faith, hope, and love, and we are committed to offering an ambitious education that prepares our students for their futures.

- A 'Good' school [Ofsted, December 2021]

- An established and supportive department

- The latest technology

- An excellent induction programme

- Vast support and opportunities for professional development

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

The school has an open culture around safeguarding. All adults recognise that they have a responsibility to protect pupils from harm and know that ‘it could happen here’. Staff have professional curiosity and share concerns in a timely manner. The safeguarding team are well trained and fully aware of their duties in line with Keeping children safe in education and other statutory guidance. The school fosters a culture of safeguarding; we seek expert advice and welcome scrutiny.
With regard to sexual violence and sexual harassment we adopt the position that it is happening.
Children are taught how to stay safe.