Total 2 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will need:

• Comprehensive understanding of financial systems and double entry book-keeping
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A financial background with strong knowledge of annual budget creation and budget monitoring
• Financial qualification, CCAB, AAT level 4 or equivalent is desirable
• Experience of using Sage Intacct,IMP and producing statutory reports would also be an advantage
• Experience of working within education is not essential but would be a bonus for us!

What the school offers its staff

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Further details about the role

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join the finance shared services team, to be responsible for planning, developing and delivering Finance for the Trust and its schools. Based out of our Gloucester hub, this is an exciting opportunity to join GLT and become an integral member of the Finance team.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth.

We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.

We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• Working with head teachers and other budget holders to prepare a three-year financial budget within a set of consistent budget assumptions
• Identifying savings within the financial budget to support the medium-term financial plan (MTFP)
• Working with finance managers to improve the accuracy of management accounts
• Maintaining a budget forecast throughout the year to reflect known anticipated changes in the final position.
• Preparing monthly monitoring reports to show year to date actual performance against budgeted performance highlighting areas of risk
• Producing internal and external benchmarking reports
• Managing the administration of Trust finance systems.

Commitment to safeguarding

Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-achieving and forward-thinking school, where staff and students work together, ensuring that high quality relationships lead to high quality learning. For February 2025, We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and inspiring School Business Manager.

You will be responsible for Strategic Financial Planning, Finance, Overseeing Human Resources and Site Development, ICT Infra-structure, Capital Projects, Risk Management, Whole School Administration.

The main purpose of the job will be:

• Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and contribute to the strategic development of the school
• Be responsible for the financial and business management of the school
• Be responsible for leading and overall strategic direction of all support services of the school including finance, HR, admin, ICT, site, risk management, catering and cleaning
• Be responsible for delivering value for money, financial planning, budgetary control and financial advice to governors, SLT and budget holders
• Oversee the management of the site facilities and implementation of capital building improvements to provide an enabling teaching environment which will maximise staff performance and contribute to pupils’ learning and well-being
• Direct fundraising strategies including the writing of bids
• Support and develop the school’s ethos and culture
• Ensure the performance management process is completed each cycle to ensure that support staff are aware of their key objectives and receive training and support to maximise effectiveness
• Act as Company Secretary and attend governors’ meetings

What the school offers its staff

• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Onsite parking and cycle storage

• Cycle-To-Work Scheme

• Free Flu Vaccines

• Free access to school fitness suite

• Dry cleaning delivery service

• On site car valet service

• Family-focused leave

• Discounted Nuffield Health gym

membership

• Subsidised, onsite exercise classes

• Comprehensive Free Employee Assistance

Programme

• Free onsite financial advice clinics

• ...and more!

Commitment to safeguarding

Churchdown School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We believe that students have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment, which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse, where staff are vigilant for signs of any student in distress and are confident about applying the processes to avert and alleviate any such problems. We have a Safeguarding Policy and procedures in place. All staff must ensure that they are aware of these procedures.