Total 10 finance banking insurance job vacancies in M3279 - 60 Yonge (60 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON) - BMO

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Schools Finance Support Partner is responsible to the Strategic Finance Partner and responsible to produce schools financial and statistical reporting and supporting schools with the identification and management of financial risk. Working with the schools, they will ensure that the Trust operates good financial governance in line with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook published by the Education Funding Agency (EFA), the Trust Financial Scheme of Delegation.

Duties will include, but are not limited to;

• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, etc. in order to ensure effective internal controls and compliance by the Trusts academies.
• Be responsible for, where the service is commissioned by the trust, the entry of financial transactions
• (orders, invoices etc) for the school.
• Provide reports in accordance with Trust timelines to the Strategic Finance Partners on areas including:

• Monthly management accounts for the school
• Performance against financial KPIs
• Internal Curriculum Financial Planning
• Financial Resource Management
• Benchmarking
• Compliance with Financial Internal Controls
• Risk management

This role is hybrid, remote with travel, if required, to a cluster of academies within the Northwest and Stoke areas when required and Head Office in Kidsgrove for training and team meetings so access to a vehicle and full driving licence will be required.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trustare a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life.

We place high achievement at the heart of everything we do, and we are determined that no individual has their opportunities limited by their background, or by their ability. We are focused on harnessing the power of people to affect positive change for our children and young adults. We work closely with children, leaders, teachers and support teams, to create their individual best futures: one size fits one. Education should be an exciting space, buzzing with vibrancy, dynamism and unlimited potential. Innovation and entrepreneurialism fuel our passion, enabling creativity and re-conceptualisation to be agilely applied to context and circumstance

An excellent education, in a supportive environment, is what every student attending one of our academies will experience. Central to this is the support we provide to our staff teams, this enables them to continually develop their knowledge, practice and expertise by offering high quality training and research-based opportunities our colleagues are well motivated, highly valued, and incredibly driven professionals.

Although we are a family who work together to create brighter futures, each of our schools still keep their individual identity and uniqueness. This approach of earned autonomy ensures that integrity and transparency underpins everything that we do, with our Trust Board providing oversight, challenge and support. This support is then strengthened at school level through a system of Academy Councils who represent each school and provide local accountability.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we are able to help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.

Our values are,To Be Pupil and People Centred, To be Best in Class, To be Accountable, To be Innovative, To Act With Integrity

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as: Protecting children from maltreatment Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes Shaw Education Trust recognises that in order to keep pupils safe, leaders must create where pupils and staff are able to speak freely and share any concerns they have.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Trust needs a new CFO!

We are seeking a colleague that will be exceptional in their role and will enable our children to excel because of their strategic thinking, drive, rigour and ambition. We seek a wonderful unicorn, able to balance technical precision, meticulous and relentless high performance and robust effectiveness, while at the same time being kind, generous, sensitive, compassionate and a culture champion. We have great people who need a brilliant leader to guide, motivate and authorise their excellence. #One team is everything and our pervading ethos; people thrive from the generosity of others.

At Shaw Education Trust, high achievement is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that no individual’s opportunities are limited by their background or ability. Our focus is on harnessing the power of people to create positive change for our children and young adults, and we work closely with students, leaders, teachers, and support teams to shape everyone’s best future—because one size fits one. We believe education should be an exciting, dynamic space buzzing with vibrancy and potential. Innovation and entrepreneurialism fuel our passion, allowing us to be creative, agile, and responsive to context and circumstance. We embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo to ensure that our students thrive.

Our values are,To Be Pupil and People Centred, To be Best in Class, To be Accountable, To be Innovative, To Act With Integrity

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Shaw Education Trust is a dynamic and rapidly growing multi-academy trustcommitted to improving the lives of young people by providing exceptional educational opportunities. Established in 2014, we have quickly expanded andnow oversee 32 academies across the West Midlands and Northwest of England. Our academies include a diverse range of settings, including primary,secondary, and specialist schools, all of which work collaboratively to ensure that every student receives a high-quality education tailored to their needs. Thisdiversity is a cornerstone of our approach, as we believe in the power of sharedlearning and the strength that comes from a united focus on excellence.

Since our inception, Shaw Education Trust has demonstrated a relentlesscommitment to driving educational improvement and ensuring that no student's future is limited by their background or ability. Our Trust is built on the belief that "one size fits one and being proud to belike nothing else" meaning we tailor our approaches to meet the individual needs of each learner. This ethos has fuelled our mission of ensuring brilliance ineducation, offering innovative solutions to raise standards and deliver exceptionaloutcomes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as: Protecting children from maltreatment Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes Shaw Education Trust recognises that in order to keep pupils safe, leaders must create where pupils and staff are able to speak freely and share any concerns they have.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bexhill Academy has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our finance team. As the Finance and Operations Manager, you will provide a key link between the School Operations and Business Director and the finance department ensuring the school meets its educational aims. The role involves running the finance function and promoting high standards of business ethos on an operational level, influencing decision making within other operational areas of the school and assisting the SOBD and Headteacher on a strategic level.

Closing Date: 3rd November 2024

Interview: Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. Should a suitable candidate be found then the deadline for applications may close early.

Pre-Application enquiries are encouraged. Please contact roshan.dias@bexhillacademy.org.

Please see our website www.bexhillacademy.org under ‘about us’ and then ‘vacancies’ for more details. Please note that we do not accept CVs or approaches from agencies. Completed Bexhill Academy teacher application forms should be sent to academyhr@bexhillacademy.org

What the school offers its staff

Bexhill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children, therefore all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Board of Trustees holds the CEO, executive team and academy leaders to account to successfully deliver against the Trust’s mission and strategic plan. They ensure an excellent education and level of safeguarding for students across the academies, a clear strategic direction, and the setting and monitoring of performance benchmarks. Trustees also have overall responsibility for ensuring that Shaw Education Trust complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, that resources are managed prudently, and that governance is of the highest possible standard.

Trustees actively participate in Board discussions, providing robust challenge in a constructive manner, and work well with other Board members and the leadership team. They understand the strategic nature of the Board’s role and how this differs from the role of executive leaders.

It is likely that candidates will have had some senior experience as either executive or non- executive in a large organisation, although first time Non-Executives / Trustees are welcome to apply. The Trust operates in a highly regulated environment in which good governance is paramount, and candidates should demonstrate a willingness to spend the requisite amount of time understanding these requirements.

All candidates should show integrity, honesty and compassion, and be great team players who can contribute to the Board but excel individually. They should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm and passion for the mission and values of Shaw Education Trust, and the importance of providing an outstanding education to all students, no matter their background, ability, or starting point. Candidates may be based anywhere in the UK; although an affinity or familiarity with the locations in which the Trust operates would be an advantage but is not essential. It will however be necessary to attend meetings face to face, on three or four occasions annually.

What the school offers its staff

Terms of the Appointment:

These roles are unremunerated, but reasonable, pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. There are 6 Board meetings held in person in the Midlands or Northwest and each member of the Board will to be a member of at least one sub-committee, (these meetings are currently held remotely). The total time commitment is expected to be approximately 8-10 days per year.

There will be additional induction and training commitments in the first year of term. The appointment is for an initial four-year term, which can be renewed at the discretion of the Board.

Finance and Audit Committee meetings take place remotely the week before the Board meetings. Although there are nominated members of the finance and audit committees, everybody is invited to attend.

Education and Standards committee meetings take place just before Board meetings and all Trustees attend.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV and a cover letter that reflects their experience and passion for the role. We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as: Protecting children from maltreatment Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes Shaw Education Trust recognises that in order to keep pupils safe, leaders must create where pupils and staff are able to speak freely and share any concerns they have.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: As Soon as Possible: Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant | Whole Year, Level 7, 37 hours per week | Actual Salary £28,770 to £31,364 Pay Award Pending

The Alpha Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Finance Officer/

Assistant Management Accountant to work in our busy Central Team. The role will be based predominately at Discovery Academy, with the expectation that they will work at the other sites within the Trust.

Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent finance, administrative and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. The successful applicant must be flexible and show initiative with an excellent understanding of processing financial

information and be AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of PS Financials is desirable but not essential as

training will be given. The successful applicant will:

• Provide support to the Central Team with purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Manage the purchase ledger and monthly bacs runs.

• Contribute towards month end and year end procedures.

• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.

• Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the Alpha Central Finance Service.

• Work within established procedures and guidelines and prioritise their day-to-day work.

• Study support for ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA may be available for the right candidate.

What the school offers its staff

Alpha Academies Trust is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

Further details about the role

If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 4th November 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Business Support Administrator (HR / Finance) – 37.50 hours per week. Salary £23,893 - £24,293 per annum.

St Mary’s is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.

We are seeking to recruit a Business Support Administrator. The successful candidate will work in our busy back office as part of our business and admin team. This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week over 52 weeks. This post attracts 8 weeks annual leave.

Responsibilities will include undertaking HR and finance administrative duties (managing HR databases, recruitment support, training and absence tracking, archiving, producing reports, administering transactional financial processes, such as processing invoices and monthly reconciliations). This is a fast-paced role that requires flexibility and initiative, accuracy and attention to detail.

The successful candidate must be flexible and be able to work as part of a team. Good IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook) and effective communication skills are also required. Previous experience in a school setting would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer a highly positive working environment, a great staff team, and wonderful pupils / students to work with.

For an informal discussion and / or for an application pack please contact Lucie Smitalova on lsmitalova@stmarysbexhill.org.

The closing date for this role will be Noon on 21st October 2024 and the interviews will be held soon after.

The trust is committed to equal opportunities & safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the children & young people. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted applicants. We do not accept CVs. Previous applicants need not apply.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon as Possible: Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant | Whole Year, Level 7, 37 hours per week | Actual Salary £28,770 to £31,364 Pay Award Pending

The Alpha Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Finance Officer/Assistant Management Accountant to work in our busy Central Team. Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent finance, administrative and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. The successful applicant must be flexible and show initiative with an excellent understanding of processing financial information and be AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of PS Financials is desirable but not essential as training will be given. The successful applicant will:

• Provide support to the Central Team with purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Manage the purchase ledger and monthly bacs runs.

• Contribute towards month end and year end procedures.

• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.

• Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the Alpha Central Finance Service.

• Work within established procedures and guidelines and prioritise their day-to-day work.

• Study support for ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA may be available for the right candidate.

What the school offers its staff

The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged ‘Good’ following an inspection by Ofsted in January 2019. Our growth programme includes a £4.5 million additional teaching facility. The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.

Further details about the role

If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 7th October 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: Friday 11th October 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Finance and Estates to work with the Headteacher and Trust Board at Southend High School for Boys.

The Director of Finance and Estates will provide high quality leadership and management of the Trust’sFinance and Estates functions, ensuring that the Trust runs efficiently and effectively in delivering its educational vision, aims and objectives.

The role:

• Advising the Headteacher, Trust Board and other school leaders on all matters relating to financial operations and estates;
• Ensuring that sound, appropriate and effective risk management arrangements are in place;
• Ensure that budgets are prepared and monitored appropriately and efficiently, and that annual accounts are delivered in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook, the EFSA guidelines fulfilling all statutory requirements;
• Effective leadership and management of the finance team; and
• Effective leadership and management of the estates team, ensuring that all aspects of our estate, including areas such as health and safety, building projects and catering contracts are run smoothly and efficiently across the site.

The candidate:

The successful candidate will lead the promotion and delivery of good financial management ensuring that public money is used appropriately, efficiently and effectively at all times.

The right candidate will be passionate about education, setting a clear vision for finance and estates at Southend High School for Boys that is rooted in the core values of the school. They will also be a creative thinker, with an innovative approach to problem solving.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in a senior financial role and hold an accounting qualification. Previous school/trust finance experience is essential.

The postholder will responsible to the Headteacher.

Recruitment process:

Please see our website for the full job pack containing the job description, person specification and further information.

Applicants must complete the application form in full and submitted to the school by no later than midday on the closing date of 27th September 2024.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face to face interview at the school.

Contact:

Applicants who require further information should contact the HR Manager via recruitment@shsb.org.uk or telephone 01702 606208. We are happy to arrange visits to the school in advance of any interview process.

What the school offers its staff

Organisation benefits:

• Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• CPD through internal and external providers (including a subscription to National College)
• Employee Support Programme offering a range of retail discounts and vouchers, a 24/7 confidential advice line, and opportunity for structured counselling sessions.
• Access to apply for Blue Light Card
• Specsavers Eye care vouchers
• Free use of the sports facilities

Key terms

• Hours: 37 per week full time; exact working hours are negotiable with the successful candidate.
• Location: the post is based on site within the school. It is anticipated that full time presence will be required during the initial months of appointment, however it may be possible to consider a degree of flexible working from home in later months.
• Start date: Required for November 2024.
• Holiday entitlement: The annual holiday entitlement for this post starts at 27 days plus bank holidays (April to March) and increases to 30 after 5 years’ service. Previous local government service under the Modification Order will apply to annual leave entitlement.
• Remuneration: The post is paid on Essex Schools’ Local Government Pay Scale 12-13 within range of Points 43-49 (£51,515 to £61,328). A starting salary Point would be negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Schools Finance Support Partner is responsible to the Strategic Finance Partner and responsible to produce schools financial and statistical reporting and supporting schools with the identification and management of financial risk. Working with the schools, they will ensure that the Trust operates good financial governance in line with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook published by the Education Funding Agency (EFA), the Trusts Financial Scheme of Delegation.

Duties will include, but are not limited to;

• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, etc. in order to ensure effective internal controls and compliance by the Trusts academies.
• Be responsible for, where the service is commissioned by the trust, the entry of financial transactions (orders, invoices etc) for the school.
• Provide reports in accordance with Trust timelines to the Strategic Finance Partners on areas including:
•  Monthly management accounts for the school
•  Performance against financial KPIs
•  Internal Curriculum Financial Planning
•  Financial Resource Management
•  Benchmarking
•  Compliance with Financial Internal Controls
•  Risk management

This role is hybrid, remote with travel, if required, to a cluster of schools in Staffordshire, Derby, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas when required and Head Office in Kidsgrove for training and team meetings so access to a vehicle and full driving licence will be required.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we are able to help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.

Unlike other MATs, we don’t enforce a curriculum for all our schools to follow. Instead, we support each individual school to offer a programme that enables our students to deepen their knowledge, develop their skills, sparks their imagination and fires their curiosity.

We also encourage collaboration within and between our academies, creating a community of professionals who share a wide range of valuable experience and specialist knowledge. This is supported through our creation of a network of ‘hubs’ across our schools, covering all teaching subjects and operational areas. Our regular hub meetings enable staff members to stay up-to-date with latest guidance and skills, as well as collaborate and practice share with others from different school settings.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment ( 37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• ·Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as: Protecting children from maltreatment Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes Shaw Education Trust recognises that in order to keep pupils safe, leaders must create where pupils and staff are able to speak freely and share any concerns they have.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Schools Finance Support Partner is responsible to the Strategic Finance Partner and responsible to produce schools financial and statistical reporting and supporting schools with the identification and management of financial risk. Working with the schools, they will ensure that the Trust operates good financial governance in line with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook published by the Education Funding Agency (EFA), the Trusts Financial Scheme of Delegation.

Duties will include, but are not limited to;

• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, etc. in order to ensure effective internal controls and compliance by the Trusts academies.
• Be responsible for, where the service is commissioned by the trust, the entry of financial transactions (orders, invoices etc) for the school.
• Provide reports in accordance with Trust timelines to the Strategic Finance Partners on areas including:
•  Monthly management accounts for the school
•  Performance against financial KPIs
•  Internal Curriculum Financial Planning
•  Financial Resource Management
•  Benchmarking
•  Compliance with Financial Internal Controls
•  Risk management

This role is hybrid, remote with travel, if required, to a cluster of schools in Staffordshire, Derby, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas when required and Head Office in Kidsgrove for training and team meetings so access to a vehicle and full driving licence will be required.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we are able to help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.

Unlike other MATs, we don’t enforce a curriculum for all our schools to follow. Instead, we support each individual school to offer a programme that enables our students to deepen their knowledge, develop their skills, sparks their imagination and fires their curiosity.

We also encourage collaboration within and between our academies, creating a community of professionals who share a wide range of valuable experience and specialist knowledge. This is supported through our creation of a network of ‘hubs’ across our schools, covering all teaching subjects and operational areas. Our regular hub meetings enable staff members to stay up-to-date with latest guidance and skills, as well as collaborate and practice share with others from different school settings.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment ( 37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• ·Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as: Protecting children from maltreatment Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes Shaw Education Trust recognises that in order to keep pupils safe, leaders must create where pupils and staff are able to speak freely and share any concerns they have.