About Us
The Weald School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive with around 1,800 students. This includes a thriving Sixth Form of about 300 students. Our students are at the heart of all that we do. The Weald is a warm, friendly and vibrant school at the centre of the community with a wonderful family feel, where each student is known and cared for. Students are well behaved, have a very positive attitude and enjoy coming to school. There are excellent relationships between staff and students. We believe that all our students have the potential for excellence. We work towards this by having high expectations of students and staff, by continually raising aspirations and by promoting our students’ self-belief alongside strong moral values.
Job Details
Salary: NJC Grade 10 Points 25-28.
£36,363 - £39,152 FTE, Actual Salary £33,985 - £36,592
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term time only + Inset days + 4 weeks
Location: Billingshurst
What You Need to Succeed
Are you an experienced finance professional with a keen eye for detail, looking for your next career challenge? The Weald School is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Finance professional to join our Finance Team from Oct/Nov 2026 onwards.
Working closely with the School Business Manager, Senior Leadership Team, staff, and Governors, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient and effective financial management service across the school. You will lead the finance team in maintaining robust financial controls, overseeing financial processes, and ensuring the provision of a smooth, professional, and reliable service that inspires confidence among stakeholders.
The role requires strict adherence to all WSCC financial regulations, procedures, and audit requirements. Key responsibilities include reconciling bank accounts, preparing BACS payment runs, processing purchase orders and invoices, managing financial transactions, and monitoring income and expenditure. You will provide accurate and timely financial information and support to the School Business Manager, contributing to the school's strong financial management and governance.
The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be highly organised and have the ability to meet tight, sometimes conflicting deadlines. Previous experience of working within a financial environment is essential and sound knowledge of school financial management systems would be desirable. You will have a passion and commitment to the delivery of an outstanding service and be ready to make your contribution to improved school outcomes for our young people.
We can offer you:
- A commitment to continuous professional development opportunities
- A strong, supportive leadership team
- A school committed to improving outcomes and aspirations for all its pupils
- A friendly, values-based and inclusive school community
- An opportunity to work alongside a welcoming, inspiring and committed team where people are valued and well-being is important
Further Information
The Weald School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01403 727200
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02668.
