Ridgeway Education Trust

Our values of ambition, integrity and leading for legacy are at the heart of Ridgeway Education Trust. They provide the compass that guides our decision making and ensure that children and young people are at the centre of this process.

Our mission is to create excellence through high quality education for three-to nineteen-year-olds with powerful collaboration at its heart. We believe that school improvement is most successful when underpinned by deep collaboration at all levels so that best practice is shared. High levels of professional trust sustain a healthy balance of support and challenge which in turn drive a culture of creativity and innovation. We value our people and take seriously our responsibility to support their wellbeing. To find out more about us please refer to our website, the RET Charter and the RET Staff Charter.

Ridgeway Education Trust is at an exciting time in its development. During academic year 23/24., 4 new schools joined us to become a Trust of seven schools. A mixture of Church of England and non-faith schools, two secondaries and five primary schools, we embrace our diversity whilst recognising the strength of our close geographical proximity. Our objective is to continue growing the Trust and our preference is to work with more primary schools, ideally those in our local community.

We are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant within Ridgeway Education Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working as part of a committed and capable team to join Ridgeway Education Trust. The postholder will be based at Didcot Girls’ School but expected to operate flexibly, as a part of a single trust finance team, should occasional presence be required at one of the other Trust schools. They will undertake a range of finance responsibilities to support teaching and learning and ensure the Trust’s day-to-day financial tasks are undertaken in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with the Trust Finance Manual and Scheme of Delegation.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well with a range of stakeholders and good IT skills, with the ability to learn and proficiently use the school finance systems. Experience of working in a finance environment and using financial systems is desirable.

Application Process

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 16th September 2024.

Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications, and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

Should you wish for an informal discussion about the role, prior to application, please contact Lucy Pillay, Deputy Chief Finance Officer to arrange. (LPillay@ridgewayeducation.com) 

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, reference and pre-employment safeguarding checks.  All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check.  To view our Safeguarding policy, please visit our website.  Please be aware that you will be required to bring your original degree certificate, proof of residence and photographic ID, as applicable, to interview and online searches may be made for shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Ridgeway Education Trust is a Family Friendly Trust, committed to supporting our staff so that they can carve out a professional and personal life that is fulfilling and balanced. 

Our RET Staff Charter summarises the commitment we make to all staff who join and work at Ridgeway Education Trust.

We are committed to expressing our values of high quality learning, respectful relationships and an inclusive environment in the day to day experience of staff and students throughout the school.

Ridgeway Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.