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Post Permanent part time
Hours: 20 hours per week
Weeks per year: 39 including term time plus Inset days + holidays
Salary: Essex Pay Scales 2020 Scale 3 - 4
FTE: £18,426 - £19,554
Actual: £8,615per annum pro-rata starting salary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our busy administration team. You will need to share the ethos of Montgomery Junior School and be an enthusiastic, flexible, friendly and reliable person to ensure the smooth running of the school's finances. You will be responsible for operational financial processes including processing orders and invoices, banking monies, managing school meals and managing the School Private Fund accounts supported by the school's Business Manager.
You will need to be able to multi-task, work efficiently and under pressure with a willingness to contribute to improving outcomes for our children and continued improvement for the school.
We offer a positive and thriving environment with a great team of staff and friendly, well behaved children. The school is committed to continuing professional development and ensuring our staff are fully supported.
Initially the role will be for 20 hours per week during term time plus Inset days, ideally working from 8.30am to 12.30pm daily however we can be flexible on appointment. There may be some requirement to work additional hours or hours in the school holidays during busy periods of the school's financial year.
Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the role and the school please contact Natalie Launder, School Business Manager on 01206 572288 or email natalie@montgomery-jun.essex.sch.uk.
Tours of the school are welcomed. Please contact the school directly to arrange a visit to meet with the Headteacher and School Business Manager.
The Governing Board is committed to the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to and fulfilled in the roles they undertake. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure that safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Information about the School
Montgomery Junior School is a three form Junior school located on the leafy, garrison estate. The school has well established links with the military community and are proud to serve the families locally.
Staff vacancies are rare due to the supportive team of staff and well behaved pupils. The school is set in extensive grounds with well kept facilities. . The school was inspected in November 2019 and was described as 'Good' in every category, with the potential to move to outstanding. The most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2019) commented on " the welcoming and supportive ethos of the school." and also the fact that "Pupils work hard in lessons to achieve their best."