School Finance Manager

Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  10 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35,412.00 - £38,220.00 Annually (FTE) 37 hours per week - Term Time Only + 10 Days. Grade 8: Actual salary from £31,647

School Finance Manager job summary

Crofton Academy, a member of Castleford Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The team are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome you to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

Castleford Trust is a dynamic and inclusive Multi Academy Trust, consisting of nine schools across all phases: three secondary academies, two primary academies, two junior academies and two infant academies. All of the academies are located within the geographical area of Wakefield, forming a medium-sized trust with a strong community feel. At Castleford Trust, our vision is “Working together to achieve excellence for all.” We are deeply committed to educational excellence, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Our Trust is an exceptional place to work, offering a supportive and dedicated team of staff who share a common goal of making a difference to the life chances of pupils. We take great pride in developing and nurturing talent by providing extensive opportunities for staff training and professional development. Whether you’re an experienced educator or just starting your journey in education, Castleford Trust is a place where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

School Finance Manager

37 hours per week - Term Time only + 10 additional days

(Part time working hours may be considered for an exceptional candidate)

Grade 8 - Starting Salary at 37 hours (£31,647)

Crofton Academy are seeking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager.

You’ll act as the primary finance contact ensuring transactional processes are accurate, compliant, and efficient. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will support month-end procedures, maintain strong internal controls, and deliver financial information that helps the Academy leaders make informed decisions.

The postholder will be responsible to the School Business Manager and will have line management responsibility for the Finance Administrator.

The successful candidate will;

• Have detailed working knowledge of financial management systems (those relating to the Education sector would be advantageous).
• Have experience in managing budgets, bank reconciliation and payment processes.
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Have a methodical and consistent approach to the organisation of workload.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Relevant information is available at the school website at www.croftonacademy.org.uk. For any enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe on 01924 862985 or at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk. The closing date for fully completed applications is 10am on Wednesday 7th January 2026.

The Academy reserves the right to interview any suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

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.

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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 Crofton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1059 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crofton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crofton-academy

Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behaviour, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.

We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The leadership and staff are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome candidates to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

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