St Bede's has the pleasure of advertising to this unique position for an effective Finance and Health & Safety Co-Ordinator to work in a busy school supporting the needs of students, as well being a visual member of the school and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of meaningful work.

A Role with Real Impact

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and responsibility. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our academy runs safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements. If you’re proactive, organised and ready to contribute to a high-performing school environment, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Bring

• A solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices (IOSH qualification desirable).
• Knowledge of required risk assessments and regulatory responsibilities.
• Awareness of Home/School transport regulations, particularly those relevant to Catholic schools.
• Confidence in providing accurate finance and statistical data.
• An ability to prioritise, stay organised, support students appropriately, and build positive professional relationships.
• Flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Your Mission as Finance & Health & Safety Coordinator

You will work closely with the Responsible Property Officer, Senior Leadership Team, and Trust colleagues, taking responsibility for two crucial areas of school life:

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Leadership: Ensure all policies, practices and legislative requirements are followed across the Academy.
• Finance Coordination: Support financial processes and provide accurate data to help us make informed decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Tackle challenges head-on, offering practical solutions and keeping systems running smoothly.
• Continuous Improvement: Embrace learning, share your knowledge and help us strengthen our provision.

Why Join St Bede’s?

St Bede’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school where staff, students, families, and governors work together with pride and purpose. We are part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, a family of 36 schools across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City.

Here’s what we offer:

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary: £25,517 – £28,128 (OLOL Band 4, points 11–17)
• Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 20%
• Excellent CPD opportunities tailored to your development
• Employee Assistance Programme offering emotional, financial, and legal support
• Staff benefits including Cycle-to-Work and a range of discounts
• A supportive, welcoming community with engaged students and colleagues who care
• A 37-hour week, term time + 2 weeks
• Mon–Thu: 8:00–16:00
• Fri: 8:00–15:30

We would love to show you around—come and see what makes St Bede’s such a rewarding place to work. To arrange a visit, call 01724 245151.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. You do not need to be Catholic to work with us—what matters is your commitment to supporting our values and our Christian ethos.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applicants with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

St Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, and other pre-employment checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong field of applicants.