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Finance Partner

The Education Village Academy Trust, Darlington, DL1 2AN

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time, 37 hours per week Whole Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Band 9, SCP 24-27 - £35,412 - £38,220

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional Finance Partner to join our central finance team and play a pivotal role in supporting schools across the Trust. If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality financial leadership, enjoy collaborative working, and want to make a difference in an organisation that puts children at the heart of its decisions, we would love to hear from you.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong numeracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of academy finance, education funding, and statutory requirements
• Excellent communication skills and customer‑focused approach
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements

What the school offers its staff

By joining EVAT, you become part of a compassionate and forward‑thinking organisation committed to:

• Excellence – delivering high‑quality work that supports the best possible outcomes
• Values-driven practice – acting ethically, transparently, and with moral purpose
• Ambition for all – enabling children and adults to achieve their potential
• Teamwork – working collaboratively across our “village” of schools and teams
• Inclusivity and fairness – respecting and supporting diverse communities

In addition, you will benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Professional development and career progression
• A supportive and collaborative central finance team

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Finance Partner JDPS updated Feb 26 FINAL.pdf - 159 KB (opens in new tab)

Finance Partner Job Advert.docx - 75 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Education Village Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Education Village Academy Trust website
• Email address: fgibbons@educationvillage.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-education-village-academy-trust

Established in 2006, the Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) made up of 7 academies and schools in the borough of Darlington. We are an ambitious and growing Trust, along with the establishment of a new free school (for children and young people with special educational needs) planned in the 2026/27 academic year.

We provide education and support to over 2000 children and young people in the town and its neighbouring areas, and our mix of mainstream and specialist provision across all phases is unique. We’re an impactful Trust with extensive experience of improving schools and academies to achieve ‘good’ Ofsted ratings.

Our vision is simple:
The Education Village Academy Trust is a place where learning has no limits

Our mission is to deliver exceptional learning experiences to all our children and young people. We stretch aspirations and aim to inspire everyone who learns and works with us to reach high and achieve their potential.

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