Finance Assistant required as soon as possible thereafter, for Ofsted-rated 'Good' school
Could you be an enthusiastic and committed Finance Assistant and are you looking for a new challenge?
Bell Farm, a large primary school with a Nursery and Specialist (SEN) Centre, set in extensive grounds, is looking for a Finance Assistant to join our strong office team.
Bell Farm received a continuing ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in March 2019, with the inspection praising a “strongly inclusive culture” that “helps this large school to feel like a family where everyone is known, listened to and cared for.” Our beautiful grounds are enjoyed by friendly and polite pupils who are eager to learn, supported by a welcoming community of staff, parents and governors all working together.
Here’s a recent testimony from one of our HLTAs:
“That’s the thing about Bell Farm, you really feel like you are part of a community, as a parent and as a member of staff. The school equipped me with the support and knowledge that I needed to do my job well - each year brings new opportunities for staff to develop their professional career. I have never looked back and can truly say I love my job.”
We can offer you:
- Individually-tailored CPD; Bell Farm is committed to the development of inspired, confident and passionate office staff.
- A supportive and strong Senior Leadership Team that leads the school with clear goals.
- Free places at Breakfast Club for any children that attend Bell Farm during working hours.
- An Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Vivup: a reward scheme for employees of Surrey County Council.
- A weekly Business Manager award, to recognise a member of staff who has made an outstanding contribution to the team.
- Free teas and coffees during breaks.
This permanent appointment will be Monday to Friday for 38.33 hours a week, term-time only (including five INSET days a year), plus two days in the school holidays. The working hours for this role are 8.20am to 4.30pm, including a half an hour unpaid lunch break.
The annual salary for this role is as per PS5 on the Surrey Pay Scale. As this is a term time only role the actual annual salary paid is within the range of £24,906,- £26,682, which is pro-rata of the full time equivalent (FTE) of £26,777 to £28,686.
We’re situated less than a mile from both Hersham and Walton-on-Thames train stations, with fast trains into Waterloo taking just 26 minutes. Often featured on lists of the best places to live and raise a family, Walton-on-Thames is renowned for its pretty towpath, open spaces and friendly pubs, shops and cafes.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 31st January 2025
Interviews will be held the week beginning 3rd February 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the school.