Finance Officer
Crawshaw Academy, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 9HU17 days remaining to apply
Closing date
2 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
14 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,610.00 - £26,610.00 Annually (Actual)
Finance Officer job summary
Are you meticulous, organised, and passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every number has meaning and every detail matters? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. Your work will directly support our students’ success and ensure the smooth running of our school. If spreadsheets make you smile and accuracy is your superpower, join us and make an impact where it truly matters – in education!
We are looking for a dynamic Finance Officer to join our team and play a pivotal role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. At the heart of our operational team, supported by our Trust Finance Team, you will be the go-to school expert for all things finance – helping to manage the day-to-day financial systems that support our colleagues, students, and wider school community.
About Our School
Our core values of Respect, Integrity and Determination aren’t just words; they shape everything we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous pension scheme with an employer rate of 19% plus a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. HERE
- Flexible working options – We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
- A genuinely supportive environment – We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making this a place where you can thrive.
- A strong sense of community – Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
- Ongoing professional development – We invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.
For more about Crawshaw Academy, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.
About You
To be a good fit for this role, you will:
- Be able to work collaboratively alongside our Business and Operations Manager to support and achieve the school’s financial objectives.
- Have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, building strong relationships with colleagues, parents, and external partners on a range of financial matters.
- Bring a practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong organisational skills to effectively manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.
Next Steps
Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our school or this opportunity. To speak with us, please contact Jo Bentley, HR Officer: bentleyj@ca.rklt.co.uk.
Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.
Closing Date:Final closing date is 9am on 2nd June, however interviews may commence while this advert is open, so we advise you to apply asap to avoid missing out.
Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce e which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.
Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Crawshaw Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crawshaw Academy website
We are a mixed 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive intake; the majority of whom live in the Pudsey Area. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium is average as is the proportion of students supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. We have strong links with the Pudsey Community and work in partnership with Priesthorpe School and Pudsey Grangefield at Post-16 level.
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