Job Ref No. ECC0-64S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Local Government (Essex) Pay Scale 9, Point 29
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 23/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed  

Job Description

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To start as soon as possible.

The Vine Schools Trust is looking for an enthusiastic person with experience in managing the business operation function in a school/trust including a high level of financial management.

This position is for 37 hours / 52.14 weeks per annum, supporting the Schools, Head of Finance and the Chief Financial Operating Officer.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have ambition, enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference;
  • Can demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills;
  • Work well as part of a team;
  • Be committed to the ethos and aims of a Church School Trust.

In return we can offer:

  • A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;
  • A supportive staff team;
  • A clear vision for the future.


Salary:


Vine Support Staff Scale 9, Point 29


Place of work:

A hybrid of Chelmsford office, school on site visits and home.

If you are interested in this post, please email any questions or your completed application form to debbie.mcmanus@dcvst.org.

Information about the School

The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy chain currently serving 21 schools across the diocese. It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. This is achieved through a range of partnerships, including; schools, each local community, churches and our Multi-Academy Trust.

Schools in the trust are: Belchamp St Paul, Bulphan, Orsett, Ridgewell, Rivenhall, Rolph, St. Andrew's Weeley, Great Clacton, St Osyth, Howbridge, St. James Harlow, St. James, Colchester, Christchurch, St Leonard's, St. Cedd's, St Margaret's, William Martin Infant & Nursery and William Martin Junior, St Andrew's Gt Yeldham, Colne Engaine

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Elizabeth Williams
Diocesan Offices
53 New Street, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1AT
Telephone: 01245 294496
Email: elizabeth.williams@dcvst.org

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