The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy known locally as CNS, is a popular and well-regarded secondary school and sixth form that was established in 1910 and that has been a key part of the educational landscape of Norwich ever since.

We are looking for a committed and conscientious person to join us as an Apprentice Finance Assistant.  This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking for the next growth step in their career to gain a level 3 qualification alongside experience of work in a busy, friendly office. In this role you will work as part of a team delivering high quality support services.  You will be assisting the Finance & HR Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the schools’ day to day finance administration.

The position is offered on the basis of working 37 hours per week during term time, plus 4 weeks in the school holidays (42 working weeks per year), and is fixed term for the term of the apprenticeship course, around 18 months. Up to 20% of working hours will be ‘off the job’ time for studying. The allocation of this time will be discussed with the tutor once the apprentice is in place.

The apprenticeship programme will be provided by our partners at Let Me Play, detail of the course can be found here:  https://lmp-group.co.uk/courses/business-administrator-apprenticeship-level-3/

CNS is a vibrant, forward thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED with a vision to be a centre of pride for the local community. At the very heart of our ethos is being a truly comprehensive school that supports the care and development of the whole individual, in a happy and diverse community that instils pride in all its members.  We aim to enable every student to maximise their potential and prepare them for their future through the provision of high-quality education.  We do this through investing in our staff, and we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing and career development, with high quality training and excellent progression opportunities.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the oldest and largest school trusts in the country. OAT’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of GCSE maths & English with grades A* - C or equivalent, have good working knowledge of ICT systems including word processing and spreadsheets and good communication skills both verbally and written. They should be flexible, adaptable, resilient and conscientious.

If you require any further information regarding this post please contact the HR team via email at: hr@cns-school.org

Closing date for applications is 9 January 2025, we may interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974