This is an exciting opportunity to join Hele’s School and Westcountry Schools Trust. Hele’s is a supportive, friendly and oversubscribed learning community with a very good reputation.  We wish to appoint an exceptional candidate, who possesses energy and creativity and can provide effective and efficient cover to support colleagues.  If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of ‘Team Hele’s’ and by working alongside others who share a passion and determination to provide the very best opportunities of our young people, then we would very much welcome your application.   

Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Location:                          Across the Trust (based at Hele’s School currently) 

Salary Scale:                   Dependent on experience. NJC Grade D (SCP 8 - 14)

Hours:                                21 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Tuesday - Thursday)

• Working as part of the Finance Team providing support to Westcountry Schools Trust as a whole. This will be achieved within Academy Financial Procedures whilst ensuring internal and external deadlines and audit requirements are consistently met.
• Provide comprehensive general administrative support to the Finance Team and in particular to the Senior Finance Officer and School Business Accountant when required.
• Develop the relevant skills and expertise as the work and responsibilities of the post develop such that the post holder can play an active role and contribute appropriately to the work of the team.

• Contribute to a solution-based team approach.

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 have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people. 

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references – references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.