The Role:

• Financial Management: Assisting in the preparation of budgets, monitoring financial performance, and producing regular financial reports.
• Accounting: Maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and payments, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Financial Analysis: Conducting financial analysis to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Systems and Processes: Contributing to the development and implementation of efficient financial systems and processes.

Development:

At Katherine Warington School, we are committed to your professional growth. This position is designed to provide you with the experience and skills necessary to progress to a Finance Manager role in the future. You will receive:

• Mentorship: Guidance and support from the Finance Manager.
• Training: Opportunities to participate in relevant training programs and workshops to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Career Path: A clear path for advancement within the finance team as you demonstrate your capabilities and achievements.

Impact:

Your work will have a direct impact on the success of Katherine Warington School. By ensuring sound financial management, you will contribute to the provision of high-quality education for our students and the overall well-being of our school community.

In return, you will have access to our staff benefits package including:

• An annual Flex Day to be taken on a day of your choice (with an additional day granted for every 4 years of service)
• Free parking on site 
• Free use of the school gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our in-house team of Mental Health First Aiders
• Buddy system for new staff
• access to mentoring and CPD opportunities
• Regular staff socials
• Discounts with local businesses
• An opportunity to work with friendly and welcoming colleagues in a modern, aesthetically pleasing and forward-thinking environment.

If you share our belief that young people have the right to a transformational educational experience that will enable them to fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions, then we look forward to hearing from you.

At KWS, we understand the value of having a workforce that reflects and represents our multi-ethnic student body from an equality, diversity and inclusivity perspective. We therefore welcome and embrace applications from all backgrounds.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment. This post will require a Full Enhanced, with List Checks, Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). 

As part of our selection and appointment process, and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we are required to conduct online searches on all candidates in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the selection and appointment process.