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Finance Apprentice - Level 3
GLC Academy: Central Team
Salary:Circa £20,875 [Subject to experience], with a planned increase upon completion of the apprenticeship
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week,
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 24th April 2026 at Midday
The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Apprentice to join our team.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive educational environment while earning a professional qualification.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a vital role in supporting the Trust's financial health. Your responsibilities will include:
Financial Operations:Taking full ownership of the purchase ledger, raising sales invoices, and processing bank payments via Civica Financials.
Data & Analysis:Using Excel formulas and pivot tables to analyse financial reports against business KPIs.
Reporting:Assisting with month-end and year-end processes, including bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and credit card processing.
Collaboration:Liaising with customers and suppliers to resolve queries and assisting with internal and external audits.
School Support: Processing staff orders and overseeing credit card purchases in line with school policy.
We are looking to appoint a team player who is passionate about numeracy and professional growth.
Education:5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) at Grades 4/C or above.
Skills:Excellent IT skills (specifically MS Excel), high attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills to communicate with staff and parents.
Mindset:A flexible, co-operative approach and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Eligibility:You must not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.
Watch our video for an insight in to our academy:https://youtu.be/y9TxAPxuYN0
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact katie.creighton@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, pleasevisit our website and complete and online application form:https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0226
Safeguarding Information
The GLC 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 the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:
- to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
- to verify employment history
Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
Information about the School
Gateway Learning Community (GLC): is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community.