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Finance Officer

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: 27.50 per week, ideally 8.15am to 1.45pm (but negotiable) - Term Time plus 2 weeks

Salary: NJC Scale 5 (points 10-13) Actual starting salary £18,556 (FTE £28,423)

Unlocking Potential - Supporting Young People Towards Meaningful Futures

We are looking to appoint a well organised, efficient and motivated individual to work within our very busy finance office. The role will include:
● Processing of purchase orders, invoices, credit card statements

● Processing of school monies received

● Ordering and distribution of resources

● First point of contact for school dinners

This role requires a high level of accuracy.

The successful candidate will have recent experience of working in a financial environment, preferably within an educational setting and excellent IT skills.

Flexibility, a positive attitude and a calm, methodical approach are essential.

Castledon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information please contact Juliet Winsor, HR Manager on jwinsor@castledon.org

Information about the School

Castledon School is a community specialist school for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs from Year 1 to 14.