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What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher who can inspire the minds of our young people by bringing Business and Economicsto life?Do you have a genuine passion for teaching and are committed to raising achievements? If so, thispost at Ebbsfleet Academyis right for you!

From January 2025, Ebbsfleet Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious teacher to join us in the role of Coordinator of Learning - Business and Finance. You will join an established and successful department with a collaborative and dedicated team who achieves excellent results. This is the ideal role for an experienced teacher to take the next steps in their career and gain further responsibility.

The ideal candidate will specialise in Business and will also have experience in teaching Economicsas an additional subject. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher to join an Academy which is committed to providing high-quality professional development opportunities and supporting the Business team on its journey to excellence.

Our newly appointed candidatewillcontinue the development and implementation of the expanding Sixth Form and KS5, so experience teaching these year groups would be highly beneficial.Supporting the Director of Learning, you will help raise the quality of teaching and learning in the department across all key stages.

This is a truly fantastic opportunityfor a passionate teacherto become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful team as we are confident that our teaching and support teams, our facilities and most importantly our students will inspire you. As an IB World School, applicants that have previous experience in delivering this curriculum are of strong interest to us but please note that this criterion is not essential as training will be provided.

This is apermanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance, based on experience and TLR.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunitieswith Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referralform byclicking here. T&C's apply.

Working with us:Ebbsfleet Academy is a dynamic and successful 11-18 Academy serving the local community. We have students of all abilities and from a wide variety of backgrounds, all of whom contribute to the richness of our school population.

At Ebbsfleet Academy our aim is to get the best out of every student; excellence in teaching and learning is therefore at the heart of our work. Our vision is based on three core values: ‘Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice’. In working towards instilling these values in our students, we strive to provide a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for all. Our curriculum is based around the needs of our students and consists of a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications, all supported by fantastic learning resources including outstanding sports facilities, as well as modern, generously equipped classrooms, workshops and laboratories. All areas are served by excellent ICT facilities. Working together, in partnership with all stakeholders but especially parents and carers, we are creating a dynamic and innovative learning institution.

Our ambition is to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential, develop as courteous, confident and capable young people and leave with an education that has fully equipped them to go on to university or the career of their choice. Ebbsfleet Academy is proud to be a community school. As such we can cater specifically for the learning styles and social needs of our learners. Our curriculum allows students to develop socially, behaviourally and academically at their own pace and in their own unique ways. This reflects positively in our results.

Exam results are only one measure of success. We foster students’ wider interests and skills through a varied programme of extracurricular activities and student leadership opportunities, all of which are essential to nurturing potential outside the classroom. We have high expectations of everyone in our school. Our provision includes extension for the most able, as well as targeted support and intervention, to ensure all students achieve to the best of their ability and that they leave Ebbsfleet Academy equipped with the skills needed to excel in today’s world. By working in partnership with all stakeholders, especially parents and carers, we have created a dynamic and innovative learning environment.

As a proud member of Leigh Academies Trust, our leaders also benefit from wider collaboration across a community of highly successful leaders, with continued investment in staff a core value of the Trust and our academy.

Click hereto view our website and learn more about Ebbsfleet Academy.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing three‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Post

An experienced and professional Finance Manager and Payroll Officer is sought for this role in our centralised team, working across our Trust.

Candidates should have a relevant finance qualification with an understanding of financial systems and procedures to ensure accounting systems are accurate and complete, manage the in-house payroll service and support the CFO in ensuring the Trust is compliant with the Academy's Trust Handbook.

Experience of managing a team in order to deliver an outstanding service to all our schools will be required.

You should be committed to delivering excellence, be organised, disciplined, adaptable to change and a calm, and compelling communicator.

This is a busy and challenging role which will bring lots of job satisfaction and potentially take your career to the next stage.

If you have the enthusiasm and determination to deliver a first-class Finance & payroll service and be part of progressive Trust, then we would like to hear from you.

For further details, please download our information pack. If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact the CFO, Natalie Coles viancoles@bartoncourt.org

Closing date: Tuesday 29 October 2024 @ 9am

Interviews: w/c Monday 4 November 2024

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

How To Apply

Applications for this post should be made online only using the School’s application form. Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s. Visit the website and click on Recruitment for more information. Please email your application to recruitment@bartoncourt.org.

Barton Court Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

In line with the latest KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.

A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.

What the school offers its staff

THE TRUST

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023 and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and as the school grows now has Y7, 8 and 9 from September 2024.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. Barton Court Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we need:

•Outstanding practitioners with obvious professionalism, expertise and enthusiasm

• An organised, digitally competent person, able to formulate and secure school improvement

• A commitment to and a passion for building a brighter future for young people with Special Educational Needs

• Someone who will embrace being part of a family of schools, sharing good practice and collaborating with others across a Trust

• An enthusiastic and positive approach within the classroom part of the wider school and family of schools

• Commitment to own professional development and to enhance those of others in order that we can respond to the needs of our young people

• Consistently high expectations and aspirations for our young people and yourself

• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum

• A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for all young people in our academies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Complete commitment to the core values of Ascent

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals who love what they do

• Chance to work with our amazing young people and their families

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

• Comprehensive induction programme

• Opportunity to work across all ages and abilities within the Trust

• Opportunity to work in settings which value multi-disciplinary ways of working

• Access to a range of subject and SEND specific networks, regionally and nationally

• An exciting and extensive commitment to high quality professional development, identified through a strong appraisal process

• A comprehensive wellbeing and support package for staff These are exceptional opportunities to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and friendly person to join and manage our committed and hardworking Finance Team. The Finance Team is based at Chulmleigh Community College and are responsible for the processing of all financial data for our three primary schools in addition to the College.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Academy Business Manager offering the very best support to our staff, pupils and parents. Full training and a comprehensive handover will be provided to ensure a smooth transition for this key role.

Main responsibilities include:

• To oversee and support the functions of the Finance Team.
• To contribute to a positive ethos in the College in which everyone, staff, pupils, parents and directors feel valued.
• To ensure an effective and efficient finance operation.
• To supply information and reports, as required, to our Senior Leadership Team, Directors, Auditors and statutory bodies such as LGPS.
• To ensure the smooth day to day operation of tasks within specific areas of the Trust and maintaining and devising efficient and effective financial and administrative processes and procedures.
• To ensure Health and Safety requirements are met.
• To assist with personnel administration procedures.
• To provide advice and guidance within established frameworks.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other professionals.
• Participate in training opportunities and professional development as required

We are committed to appointing the very best candidate and would consider candidates able to offer 37 hours per week or 32 hours per week within an all-year-round contract. The rewarding role would be perfect for an experienced finance professional seeking a new challenge in a supportive friendly environment where staff can achieve their highest potential.

Details of the application process are contained in the Candidate Pack. Completed application forms to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am Monday, 11th November 2024. All applications will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 10 am, Monday, 11th November 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024

What the school offers its staff

Chulmleigh Academy Trust is a family of academy schools, which includes Chulmleigh College, Chulmleigh Primary School, East Worlington School, and Lapford Community Primary School. Our aim is to provide the highest quality education for the children and young people in our care at every stage, with exceptional teaching in a supportive, friendly, and safe environment.

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to receive a 50% discount on childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

Commitment to safeguarding

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children. In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate would have:

• The ability to manage others and ensuring that minimum service levels are maintained
• Experience of working with day to day financial systems.
• Experience of financial procedures, including purchase ledger and accounts receivable.
• Experience of liaising with pupils, non-financial staff members and external suppliers and resolving queries.
• Be a competent user of Microsoft Office and confident to learn and use new technologies.
• Listens well, communicates clearly and fluently
• Maintains confidentiality, integrity and discretion
• Adapts to the team and helps to build team spirit
• Relates well to people at all levels
• Works productively in a high-pressure environment
• Adapts to changing circumstances
• Ability to rapidly learn new tasks and/or systems or processes
• Sets high standards for quality and quantity
• Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way
• Manages time effectively
• Delivers positive business outcomes
• Accepts and tackles goals with enthusiasm
• Uses technology to achieve work objectives
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

Why work for us?

• Employee assistance The Trust offers:
• A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
• High quality training and support in and across academies
• A clear career pathway programme
• Employee discount schemes

Further details about the role

Summit Learning Trust are looking to appoint a Senior Finance Officer to join the centralised finance team.

You will offer us the ability to manage others and ensure that minimum service levels are maintained. You will have experience of working within a finance role and day to day financial systems, with experience of financial procedures, including purchase ledger and accounts receivable. You will be a competent user of Microsoft Office and confident to learn and use new technologies.

You will also hold a level 4 or higher in Maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate that you are able to work flexibly and have excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills. It is also essential that you can adapt to changing circumstances and work productively in a high-pressure environment.

In return we will offer you an exciting opportunity to develop this new and important role within a vibrant and innovative trust, which is seeking to improve educational standards for all our learners across the trust.

This role will be based at Cockshut Hill School where the central finance team is currently based but will involve travel on occasion to other Trust sites.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Finance Officer to provide financial support to academies within the Trust. The role is full time (37 hours pw) worked term time plus 4 weeks. It will be based at the ACT Trust office in Buckden although there may be opportunities to work from home. The successful candidate may also be required to travel to any of the Trust academies from time to time.

The successful candidate will assist the CFO in supporting, processing and preparing accounting data for each of the academies.

An accounting qualification and / or experience of Access accounting software would be desirable although not essential.

The successful candidate will:

- Be good at organising and prioritising

- Pay attention to detail and accuracy

- Have good verbal and written skills

- Show strict adherence to regulations, procedures and practices

- Have the ability to meet deadlines

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

- An innovative and growing Trust

- Highly skilled and and passionate colleagues

- A commitment to professional development

- A flexible approach to working

Further details about the role

Please note that application is by Application Form and Covering Letter only. We do not accept CV's.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our Trust in the Central Finance Team, to lead the Finance transactional team, oversee KPIs and financial reporting, drive new finance projects, as well as play a key role in supporting new schools joining the Trust. This role is expected to start in Spring term 2025.

This is a Grade 14 post, working 35 hours per week, all year round. The salary is £68,100 per annum.

Main purpose of the job

The Head of Finance (HoF) for the Prospere Learning Trust will be a member of the Trust’s Strategic Leadership Team and will provide oversight and day to day support on all finance and resource matters relating to the Trust. They will work closely with the COO to ensure the smooth running of the Trust.

The HoF will lead on matters relating to finance for the Trust and provide oversight, advice and guidance to individual academies in the Trust; ensuring there is effective and efficient financial management across the Trust and that Trust mission and values are embedded in financial practices.

The HoF will play a lead role in the financial development of the Trust Strategic Plan and plan and lead in the design, development and implementation of systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all relevant financial legislation relating to the Trust.

Key relationships

The postholder will be part of the central trust team, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Headteachers, and Headteachers. In addition, the postholder will work closely as the line manager of the central Finance team and maintain effective working relationships with all operations staff throughout the Trust.

Externally, the postholder will work with allocated suppliers on major Trust contracts and with key contacts in the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

What the school offers its staff

Working for us

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.

Prospere Learning Trust offers a variety of employee benefits, including;

• a commitment to continuous professional development for all colleagues
• membership of Bupa Level 1 Health Plan which allows employees to claim money back for a range of health expenses such as prescriptions and dental treatments
• access to counselling, financial, legal and personal advice provided through either our free Bupa or Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential 24-hour support
• access to Cyclescheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) contributions and Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service.
• We’rehappy to talk flexible workingwhere possible to help employees achieve a healthy work life balance.

Further details about the role

Applying to work for us

Applications will only be accepted on the TES application form and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage. Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete, you must provide information on all employment since leaving full time education and an explanation for any gaps. We cannot accept CV's.We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the planned closing date.

Please note that guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. This is not a role in which the Trust sponsors a visa application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, the Trust will also require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of satisfactory references. Whilst we offer flexibility where possible, we acknowledge that certain roles require a specific environment or on-site presence to meet operational requirements.

Safeguarding Children

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

At Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity anddisability confident employer, we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

If you would prefer to request an application pack by email or post, or should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 527 7953 or via e-mail atjobs@prospere.org.uk

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in a purchase ledger finance role (desirable but not essential)
• Strong customer service skills and ability to professionally communicate with variety of suppliers / stakeholders
• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate or above
• Sage 200 experience (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to take full ownership of role and ability to multi-task
• Strong team player with proactive and problem-solving attitude
• Excellent communication skills and able to successfully communicate with staff at all levels
• Excellent organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Be able to work in a face paced environment

What the school offers its staff

We are…

• A growing CofE MAT consisting of 14 schools across Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Lancashire and Tameside
• Passionate about providing our children with the best learning experiences and life chances
• Fortunate to benefit from a supportive and challenging Member and Trustee Board who push us to achieve great things!
• One Team who are committed to collaboration across all schools

We will…

• Support each employee in their own development
• Develop you as a professional by providing access to appropriate accredited qualifications – such as: CIPHR, AAT, CSBM – dependent upon your personal aspirations
• Give you access to a ‘CPD Flightpath’ to ensure you reach your true potential

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in a purchase ledger finance role
• Strong customer service skills and ability to professionally communicate with variety of suppliers / stakeholders
• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate or above
• Sage 200 experience
• Ability to take full ownership of role and ability to multi-task
• Strong team player with proactive and problem-solving attitude
• Excellent communication skills and able to successfully communicate with staff at all levels
• Excellent organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Be able to work in a face paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail

What the school offers its staff

We are…

• A growing CofE MAT consisting of 14 schools across Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Lancashire and Tameside
• Passionate about providing our children with the best learning experiences and life chances
• Fortunate to benefit from a supportive and challenging Member and Trustee Board who push us to achieve great things!
• One Team who are committed to collaboration across all schools

We will…

• Support each employee in their own development
• Develop you as a professional by providing access to appropriate accredited qualifications – such as: CIPHR, AAT, CSBM – dependent upon your personal aspirations
• Give you access to a ‘CPD Flightpath’ to ensure you reach your true potential

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: As Soon as Possible: Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant | Whole Year, Level 7, 37 hours per week | Actual Salary £28,770 to £31,364 Pay Award Pending

The Alpha Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Finance Officer/

Assistant Management Accountant to work in our busy Central Team. The role will be based predominately at Discovery Academy, with the expectation that they will work at the other sites within the Trust.

Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent finance, administrative and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. The successful applicant must be flexible and show initiative with an excellent understanding of processing financial

information and be AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of PS Financials is desirable but not essential as

training will be given. The successful applicant will:

• Provide support to the Central Team with purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Manage the purchase ledger and monthly bacs runs.

• Contribute towards month end and year end procedures.

• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.

• Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the Alpha Central Finance Service.

• Work within established procedures and guidelines and prioritise their day-to-day work.

• Study support for ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA may be available for the right candidate.

What the school offers its staff

Alpha Academies Trust is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

Further details about the role

If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 4th November 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly experienced and conscientious full time School Administrator & Finance Assistant to join our team. This variable and exciting role provides a range of administration and finance support, working from 8.00 AM to 4.00 PM (3.30PM on Fridays) term time and INSET days.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate their skills and previous experiences in providing efficient and meticulous administrative support to the school, using Microsoft packages, Inventry and Arbor systems.
• Support the Finance Team and Administration Teams with an accurate and methodical approach in areas such as School Shop sales, Invoicing and purchase orders, booking school transport and creating the school newsletter.
• Be adaptable and approachable with a positive attitude, being willing to ‘step in and help’ where required to ensure the consistent operation of the school.
• Provide First Aid duties and support the team in ensuring the safety of our students and staff.

You are likely to be someone who:

• Has proven experience working in a school or similar setting with young people.
• Has excellent communications skills both verbally and in writing, with tact and diplomacy that helps to promote good relationships within and outside the school.
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively as well as being a team player who enjoys working within a busy team.
• Is organised, efficient and confident in their work and abilities.
• Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos.

What the school offers its staff

Wadham School can offer you:

• A 37-hour working week (plus INSET days) term time only.
• An opportunity to access continuing CPD through TES Training and other applicable courses.
• Voluntary Pension Scheme through Somerset Council.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

Further details about the role

For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.wadhamschool.co.uk

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.

For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk

or telephone 01460 270127.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a great primary teacher/leader with a passion for Early Years and KS1?

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Trust Early Years/ Key Stage 1 Senior Teacher to be deployed into our schools to teach and support school-based leadership.

We are looking for someone who:

• can teach Early Years and KS1 classes
• has the skills and expertise to support and develop the quality of teaching and learning across EYFS and KS1
• has the skills and enthusiasm to lead subjects such as English.
• is highly motivated and excited by teaching
• is passionate about supporting every child
• is an excellent practitioner but who is committed to continually improving their practice
• is excited to support school-based leadership and play a pivotal role in the leadership of schools.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• CUSP curriculum, including CUSP EYFS
• a commitment to reducing teacher workload and supporting everyone’s wellbeing through wellbeing packages and an employee assistance programme
• very friendly and welcoming schools with great staff teams
• children who are enthusiastic learners with excellent behaviour
• supportive and forward-thinking leadership teams
• weekly release time for leadership
• a wide range of excellent CPD opportunities

Further details about the role

Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust 39 schools with approval to open two further special schools and two primary schools in the near future. The ambition of Unity Schools Partnership is to achieve a step change in the quality of education provided by primary, secondary and special schools and that its schools are achieving top quartile performance by 2026. The trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable change can happen.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an outstanding geography teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for driving excellence in teaching and learning across the geography department? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Trust as a Trust Lead Practitioner for Geography at Laidlaw Schools Trust.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is a vibrant and inclusive Multi Academy Trust with a clear vision – to transform lives through extraordinary education. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. We pride ourselves on our dedicated staff, a supportive community and transformative education that helps every student thrive.

Laidlaw Schools Trust was founded in 2008 with one secondary school in Newcastle.We now provide extraordinary education at eleven nursery, primary and secondary academies in Newcastle, Wearside and Durham, and are set to grow further.

As Trust Lead Practitioner for Geography, you will play a key role in raising the standards of teaching and learning in geography. You will work closely with the Heads of Departments and the School Improvement Team to develop and implement strategies that improve student outcomes and drive professional development within geography.

This role requires a highly skilled and experienced educator who is passionate about geography education and is capable of influencing and contributing to the strategic development of the subject across the Trust.

We are seeking a passionate individual who is focused on improving teaching standards, leading professional development and driving overall academic excellence in geography.

What the school offers its staff

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 15 October 2024

Interviews will take place on Monday 21st October 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an outstanding mathematics teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for driving excellence in teaching and learning across the mathematics department? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Trust as a Trust Lead Practitioner for Mathematics at Laidlaw Schools Trust.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is a vibrant and inclusive Multi Academy Trust with a clear vision – to transform lives through extraordinary education. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. We pride ourselves on our dedicated staff, a supportive community and transformative education that helps every student thrive.

Laidlaw Schools Trust was founded in 2008 with one secondary school in Newcastle.We now provide extraordinary education at eleven nursery, primary and secondary academies in Newcastle, Wearside and Durham, and are set to grow further.

As Trust Lead Practitioner for Mathematics, you will play a key role in raising the standards of teaching and learning in mathematics. You will work closely with the Director of Maths, Heads of Departments and the School Improvement Team to develop and implement strategies that improve student outcomes and support professional development within mathematics.

This role requires a highly skilled and experienced educator who is passionate about mathematics education and is capable of influencing and contributing to the strategic development of the subject across the Trust. This is an exciting time to join our growing LST Maths team and make a difference to children’s lives.

What the school offers its staff

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 15 October 2024

Interviews will take place on Monday 21st October 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures and practice
• Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
• A flexible approach to working. Worked in an office and or Hybrid environment
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills who develops positive relationships

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent ongoing CPD and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work lifebalance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Commitment to safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.