School Finance Assistant
Myatt Garden Primary School, London, SE4 1DF2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
19 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, term time: 30 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £29,859 and £30,771
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office
Use of relevant equipment/resources
Experience of providing excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills, both on the telephone and in person
Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
Have knowledge of Data Protection procedures and how to handle personal and sensitive information
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to staff, pupils, parents, carers and external agencies
Ability to identify own training and development needs and co-operate with means to address these
Ability to manage time, multi-task, prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
Demonstrate an ability to use own initiative and be proactive
Deals with difficult situations effectively
Excellent mathematics skills; Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
What the school offers its staff
Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.
At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs every decision we make.
Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:
A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do
Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning
An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team
Opportunities to join working groups and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.
Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring
Staff wellbeing committee and mental health champions
Free tea and coffee in our regularly stocked staff room
Free onsite car park
Whole staff social events
Team spirit and a ‘can do’ culture
Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.
Further details about the role
Working at the heart of our school, the school finance assistant will play a key role in supporting the School Business Manager to ensure the school’s financial health. The role will be responsible for financial reporting, overseeing the administrative processes for our wraparound care service which generates income for the school and day-to-day financial operations.
Commitment to safeguarding
Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Myatt Garden Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Myatt Garden Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086910611
Myatt Garden is a vibrant and creative two-form entry primary school in Brockley. There are 361 children on roll, including our nursery. The school serves a very diverse community with our pupil premium children making up about 20% of our roll and 61% of our pupils belonging to global majority groups.
We place a high value on a broad and balanced curriculum which ensures children are passionate about learning and ready for future challenges. We have a strong shared vision where all our children are encouraged to enjoy and excel at learning and life. We have created a vibrant and enriching learning community where children, staff and families are valued, included and respected, and where all are encouraged to develop and achieve their potential and make a contribution.
We believe in the ability of every child and our mission is to create an environment where children have:
¨ the learning and social skills to succeed and contribute
¨ the confidence, enthusiasm and self-belief to achieve, create and participate
¨ the curiosity and passion to problem-solve, take risks and be ambitious
¨ and a sense of social responsibility that makes them team players, great friends and active citizens
Arranging a visit to Myatt Garden Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk.
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