Finance Officer

John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7ET

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week (Term Time Only plus 10 days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,142 - £32,061
• Pay scale: Scale Point 11 - 19

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working in a financial setting in a procurement, budgetary or accounting role.
• Experience of dealing with external agencies.
• Experience of dealing with the general public on financial matters

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development relating to finance
• A financial qualification e.g. AAT or other relevant qualification

Skills & abilities

• Ability to work with a wide range of people.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and experience of a financial software package in the workplace
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Able to work largely on own initiative but also communicate as part of a wider team.
• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills

Other

• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Knowledge of wider educational issues
• Clear understanding of equal opportunities
• A strong belief in the value of diversity and inclusion
• Enhanced DBS clearance

What the school offers its staff

We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified individual to provide financial support to the school, leading in budget monitoring, supporting budget holders and working closely with other finance colleagues on order and invoice systems within the school. The successful candidate may also be required to provide financial support to the multi academy trust (Heart of Mercia) if required.

The role is for 37 hours per week (Term Time Only plus 10 days)

Salary points 11-19, £25,257 - £28,775 (FTE £28,142 - £32,061) Pay Award Pending

Candidates should complete the application form in full (black or typewritten please)

Please enclose a letter with your application which should include the following points:

• Why you are interested in the post
• How your experience to date fits you for the post
• What personal qualities you believe would be desirable in the post holder

Open testimonials and CV’s are not required and should not be submitted.

The closing date for receipt of application is: Friday 17thJuly 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview on a date to be confirmed.

John Kyrle High School & Sixth Form Centre are proud to be part of the Heart Of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)

Registered office: Hereford Sixth Form College, Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LU. Company Number: 10499174

All employees of JKHS are employed by the trust.

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 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.

Vacancy Information pack -Finance Officer (2).pdf - 1.16 MB (opens in new tab)

About John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy website
• Email address: hr@jkhs.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-kyrle-high-school-and-sixth-form-centre-academy

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