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The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centered Initial Teacher Training), Teaching School and Family and Children Supports Services, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest. Formed in 2018, we are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities.
We are looking for a Finance Managers to work accross two schools in the trust: Buckhurst Hill Primary School and Theydon Bois Primary School.These are part time positions term time plus one week in the school holidays and can be flexible to fit in with dropping off children at school. Both positions could be combined to make a fulltime/term time position if needed. The post-holder will be an integral part of the finance team and must be able to demonstrate strong financial understanding. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities will include managing the day to day financial records of the school. The salary is scale 6/7£23081 - £29570 pro rata
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant Financial Qualifications
- Accurately maintain the financial accounting and reporting systemsas specifiedinthe financial regulations and Academy Financial Handbook in accordance with GDPR.
- Personal drive and determination to deliver the best standards for the school
- A strong commitment to, and ownership of, professional development.
- Work flexibly accross the Trust when needed
This is a unique opportunity for the right person. For further information please contact Karen Salmons CFO:karen.salmons@efspt.org
Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to a medical check and an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Information about the School
Dear Applicant,
Welcome to The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training), School Improvement Team, Wellbeing Service, and Resourced Provisions based in three of our schools, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest.
EFSPT was formed in 2018 from a consortium of schools that had worked together for over 20 years, and are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities. The schools maintain their identities but work in a highly collaborative manner supported by a small but very experienced Central Team.
Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all and that provides wider opportunities for the children within the EFSPT to flourish.
We have an uncompromising ambition to use (The) Power of Collaboration to provide outstanding provision through:
An inclusive, unrelenting focus on high-quality first-teaching
A rich, broad, and stimulating curriculum
A high aspiration for all children regardless of their background to achieve the best possible outcomes
A wide range of experiences to develop the whole child
An environment where good mental health and well-being are nurtured
A safeguarding culture to respond to our local context and the needs of our pupils
Strong foundations for the next stage of education or employment
EFSPT is committed to Trauma Perceptive Practice; the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional well-being.Being trauma-perceptive means that through our values, policies, and practice, we can effectively support the children, families, and communities in our Trust, creating spaces of belonging and safety that enable everyone to flourish, become resilient, and learn.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to safeguarding our school's communities. The appointment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
Thank you for your interest in working as part of the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, for further information on the trust please visit our website at www.efspt.org
West Essex SCITT is an outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training.
We currently have student finance or self funded postgraduate trainee teacher vacancies available to start in September 2024 across all of our 16 primary schools.
Please visit the below website for further information;
https://www.westessexscitt.co.uk/