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Salary: GLC P15 £20,202 - P20 £23,412 (Actual Pro Rata Salary £9,303 -£10,781)
Contract Type: 20 hours per week, term time (39 weeks)
Place of Work: The Gateway Academy
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for a part time Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive office team for 20 hours per week term time only. We are happy for these hours to be flexible over 3-5 days for the right candidate. The role will involve assisting the Finance Supervisor and Finance Director in the day to day operational, financial and business management of the school and the Multi Academy Trust.
The successful applicant will be involved in many aspects of running a busy finance office including accounts payable, cash book, nominal ledger management, purchase orders and invoicing.
The successful candidate will have:
· Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills including Excel and Word
· Positive experience of working in a busy school setting or the ability to multi task, drop everything, stay calm, cope with disturbances and then pick up where you left off!
· Excellent organisation, interpersonal and communication skills
· A flexible and adaptable approach to daily tasks with the ability to work well both within a team and independently
· Ability to work efficiently and accurately whilst meeting deadlines
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Please email katie.creighton@theglc.org.uk for an application pack.
Closing Date:Friday 24thSeptember 2021
Interviews will be held:W/c 27th September 2021
Interview location:Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM16 4LU
The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
Information about the School
At The Gateway Academy, we uphold the highest standards, firmly rooted in our core principles of Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration. We expect both our staff and students to bring passion and energy in all that they do, playing pivotal roles in fostering a diverse, truly fair, and equal community. With exemplary teaching, an outstanding pastoral support system, and ample resources, we empower students to unlock their utmost potential. Our dedication remains unwavering in dismantling any obstacles to learning, ensuring no student is left behind.
It is quite extraordinary how well our Academy continues to flourish with student academic progress, student attendance, staff retention, and attendance, all above the national average. We are renowned for our unique family ethos and our focus on hard work and discipline.
We are resilient and relentless in continuing to ‘improve upon our best’ and offer our staff and students an exceptional experience that is life-changing for all involved. By working together, we make a difference in the life chances of the young people within our care.
"We were not born to be average.
We were born to be exceptional.
We are The Gateway Academy."