Finance Officer

James Rennie School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0BU

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

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: £36,581.00 Annually (FTE) Actual starting salary - £32,220

Finance Officer job summary

James Rennie School

California Road

Carlisle

CA3 0BU

Headteacher: Ms Kerry Dunbobbin Regional Director: Mr Kris Williams

T: 01228 554280 E: adminoffice@jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk W: www.jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk

Responsible To: Business Manager North

Salary Information: Scale NJC 24-26: £36,581 - £38,510 (Actual starting Salary - £32,220)

Hours of post: Full time post (37 hours per week). This is a term time only post, plus two weeks, working across schools in the Northern Hub based at the James Rennie School site.

The Eden Academy Trust consists of five specialist schools and settings located in our Southern Hub and four specialist schools in our Northern Hub. Our schools specialise in meeting the educational needs of children and young adults with a range of complex needs including those who are autistic, and those who have physical or sensory needs. This is a great opportunity to join the Eden Academy Trust as we grow.

Please see full job description and person specification attached below.

If you would like further information, or an informal conversation please contact sudhi.pathak@theedenacademy.co.uk

James Rennie School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy

Diversity Statement

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive. Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported. We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do. Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About James Rennie School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 217 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: James Rennie School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/james-rennie-school-carlisle

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