Finance Officer

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham City Council Full time

Start date: 9 July 2024

Hours per week: 21.5, Term time only

Contract type: Permanent

St Gerard's Catholic Primary School

Yatesbury Avenue

Birmingham

B35 6LB

Telephone number:

We are looking for an ambitious and highly organised individual to become our new School Finance Officer, who will be committed to the effective management of all financial aspects of the school and for making a leading contribution to the school's strategy for the future.

The role requires a strong ability to work as part of a team, working alongside our current office staff and senior leadership team.

St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School is a successful, friendly school with a dedicated and committed staff team. We are a one-form entry school and currently have 236 pupils on roll.

The successful candidate will:

  • have experience of working in a similar role in a school environment
  • be responsible for aspects of the school including: Finance and Budgeting
  • work in partnership with the Headteacher and report to, and advise, the Governing Body
  • have excellent communication and organisational skills
  • have a knowledge of Bromcom MIS system and Oracle
  • be friendly, flexible, professional and hardworking

    In return we are offering:
    • a school that puts a culture of safeguarding our children at its core
    • a distinct Catholic ethos that underpins all that we do as a school
    • St. Gerard's is a happy and harmonious community. Pupils get along together; they are thoughtful, polite and considerate. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around school.' (Ofsted, March 2023)
    • a strong, enthusiastic and committed staff team
    • a friendly and caring environment committed to providing the best possible experience for our children
    • an opportunity to use your skills and develop professionally in a supportive environment
    • a welcoming and active Governing Body

      The successful candidate will be willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school, with an ability to work well with others as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative. A positive approach to working with children is essential as is a commitment to our safeguarding procedures.

      This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

      Informal visits are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office on or email Mrs Bannister at for an application pack and further information.

      This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

      BCC is a Living Wage employer

      Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

      An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

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