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Trust Business Support Officer

The Ashcombe School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1LY

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Flexible working will be considered with hours between 25 - 36 per week, 40-41 weeks per year (this could be term time only + 1-2 weeks in holidays or holidays in term time negotiable).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35,127 - £39,752
• Actual salary: £21,327 - £35,624 depending on hours and experience
• Pay scale: SESSET 8

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated individual who:

• Possesses a passion for working in an education setting and demonstrates a strong commitment to our vision.
• Is highly motivated, proactive, and eager to learn, contributing actively to the Trust's success.
• Sees finance as an enabler rather than a constraint.
• Exhibits compelling personal qualities, enabling confident collaboration with senior colleagues, trustees, school finance teams, and external auditors.
• Has proven experience in finance management, with a strong understanding of budgeting, accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Responds constructively and thoughtfully to challenges, demonstrating creative and innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Is analytical and detail-oriented, with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Has excellent organisational skills, is self-motivated and proactive.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working

Flexible working opportunities

Flexible working will be considered with hours between 25 - 36 per week, 40-41 weeks per year (this could be term time only + 1-2 weeks in holidays or holidays in term time negotiable).

There is flexibility about where the role will be based. Option to work from home one day per week negotiable.

Further details about the role

The Business Support Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the CFOO in managing the financial and operational services of South East Surrey Schools Education Trust. This is a central support role within the Trust, which comprises three schools who have their own business teams and delegated responsibility for managing their own finances and budgets. This position will involve a wide range of responsibilities, including financial management, reporting, compliance, governance, and administration. The role requires a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with strong financial expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake and Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available including social media accounts.

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Additional documents

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

BSO Job Description Final.pdf - 929 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Ashcombe School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1496 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Ashcombe School website
• Email address: hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ashcombe-school-dorking

The Ashcombe School is a high-achieving genuinely comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form and is a vibrant and inspiring place to work. We continually look to support exceptional pastoral care, high levels of attainment across the ability range and provide an enviable range of extra-curricular activities to prepare and enable young people to lead fulfilled lives.

We are ambitious for all our students and staff and each year are proud to have a strong cohort who not only go on to the most prestigious universities and courses, but to a range of other challenging and high-quality opportunities. We have an unwavering commitment to inclusion to ensure that every young person who comes into the school is supported and challenged to reach their potential.

Located in Dorking in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills, with excellent travel connections, the school has well-resourced teaching facilities for all subjects. The school is continuing a significant and innovative programme of modernisation and improvement to classrooms, communal spaces, dining areas and sports facilities, ensuring a stimulating and inspirational environment for staff and students.

Working at The Ashcombe is challenging and rewarding and ensures the school enjoys a strong level of staff retention.

10 Reasons to join us at The Ashcombe School

Excellent ECT programme including salary backdated to August
Visible, active, and supportive Senior Leadership Team
Students who are enthusiastic, fun, and respectful
A whole staff team which is inclusive and welcoming
A school which is highly valued by parents and has a clear place in the community
Career development programme for all staff
Part of a small independent MAT with opportunities to work with colleagues from two secondary schools
A wide-ranging offer of extracurricular activities and trip opportunities
Additional benefits including staff gym, free lunches for duty and INSET
Work-life and family-friendly policies

Arranging a visit to The Ashcombe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk.

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