Finance Officer

Red Kite Learning Trust, Harrogate, HG2 9PH

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,128.00 - £30,009.00 Annually (Actual) Band 12. SCP 28- 31 FTE £39,152 to £41,771

Finance Officer job summary

Term-time only + 2 weeks. 30 hours per week. Monday - Friday

While this role is advertised as 30 hours per week term-time plus two weeks, we are very open to flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from candidates seeking fewer hours with a minimum requirement of 21 hours per week and are happy to discuss what works best for you.

Our people are the driving force behind our success. From classroom teachers to operational teams every role makes a difference. Our Central Trust Team works collaboratively to keep systems running smoothly ensure clear communication and provide schools with the right support at the right time. Joining us as a Finance Officer means becoming part of a supportive and experienced team committed to delivering a high-quality service across our Trust.

Are you a skilled and motivated finance professional looking to make a real difference? Join our central finance team and play a key role in supporting our schools to thrive.

As a Finance Officer you will contribute to high-quality financial management across the Trust. Working closely with Headteachers school leaders and operational staff you will help shape sound financial decisions that support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals.

You will be involved in budget setting forecasting and longer-term financial planning providing clear financial insight and constructive challenge to ensure sustainable decision-making and strong value for money. You will also support robust financial control and compliance including month-end close processes balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively values purpose-driven work and wants to have a meaningful impact within the education sector.

If you are looking to combine your finance expertise with a role that truly makes a difference we would love to hear from you.

About our Trust

We are a people centred organisation and we recognise we cannot achieve our mission together, without attracting the very best talent and being recognised as a great place to work. As we mark 10 years since our Trust was founded, we celebrate a decade of learning, collaboration, and achievement - not just for our schools and communities, but for the colleagues who make it all possible.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Red Kite Learning Trust, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• You will be a collaborative team player who can also work independently, understanding your role and contributing effectively to shared goals
• You will be knowledgeable and experienced in working with numerical and statistical data, with the ability to analyse and interpret information confidently
• Well organised and detail focused, ensuring accuracy across financial processes and maintaining strong controls
• Proactive and solution focused, bringing insight and constructive challenge to support effective and sustainable decision making

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our Trust ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email recruitment@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’.

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 which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as received, so we encourage early submission. This role may close early should a suitable candidate be found.

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 Red Kite Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Red Kite Learning Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/red-kite-learning-trust

Red Kite Learning Trust is a Multi-academy trust made up of 16 schools in North and West Yorkshire, serving more than 10,000 children and young people and their families, from nursery to sixth form.

We’re passionate about learning, providing a rich curriculum which releases potential and creates opportunity for all our pupils.

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