Chelsea Academy
Lots Road, London SW10 0AB
Tel: 020 7376 3019
Web: www.chelsea-academy.org
Finance Assistant
Start date: as soon as possible
Salary: Chelsea Academy Associate Scale Point 5-10 £29,834 - £32,057 per annum, pro rata for term-time only plus three weeks in the holidays
Flexible working hours will be considered for the right candidate
We are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant with strong organisational and administrative skills, the ability to work well with students and staff, and a secure understanding of finance.
The Finance Assistant role is an important one, interacting frequently with suppliers, parents/ carers and students. The successful candidate will require the professionalism, organisational skills and attention to detail to support a wide range of stakeholders. Previous experience of work within a school context would be an advantage.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023 saw us being judged strongly good in all areas. Our current SIAMS grading is outstanding. Both inspections evidence our excellent quality of education and commitment to ensure all students flourish both academically and pastorally. We believe in educating the whole child and our Christian values of joy, perseverance, servant leadership, charity and forgiveness underpin everything we stand for. It is important that all of our staff, whether they are teachers or not, work closely with our young people and ensure that they are successful in all that they do. We are looking for staff who will always go the extra mile for our young people and believe that education happens both in and out of the classroom.
The Academy prides itself on an outstanding staff body - both teaching and associate staff. Chelsea Academy is a happy and thriving environment in which to work; we attract hardworking, committed and passionate staff, all of whom are keen to progress further in their careers. Staff development and wellbeing is an ongoing priority because without recruiting and retaining the very best staff we cannot deliver on our vision.
We also offer:
Exceptional professional development and career progression
Positive working relationships at all levels
An ambitious, dynamic and supportive Leadership Team
Private Medical Care Support Packages
Rigorous focus on staff wellbeing
Cycle Scheme
Access to School Advisory Services for wellbeing
Use of Academy gym facilities
Daily staff lunch during term time
Travel card loan scheme
How to apply
Please use the Quick Apply service on the TES (please find button below). We do not accept CVs. The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 1st November 2024. Chelsea Academy reserves the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews are likely to take place in the week beginning 4th November 2024.
If you have any further questions about this post then please feel free to contact Anisha Yatally (HR Manager) who will put you in contact with the relevant staff member.
Equal Opportunities and Safer Recruitment
Chelsea Academy is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, however, we do expect all our staff to note and follow our Christian ethos which is outlined on our website. Please note that Chelsea Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to satisfy successful references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and right to work in the UK prior to starting employment with the Academy.
As part of our recruitment process we will also carry out an online search for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be ,carried out on shortlisted candidates and before the interview. This processing of data will be conducted in line with the guidance laid out in paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.
If you want to work in a happy, purposeful inner city academy with a strong Christian ethos and commitment to helping every student go on to university or meaningful employment, then we would welcome your application.
Yours faithfully
Mariella Ardron
Principal