Finance Officer
25 hours per week, term time plus 5 days
LCC Grade 5 £25,989 to £28,142 pro-rata (actual £15,238 to £16,953) National pay award pending
Required for September 2026
ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON THE APPLICATION FORM WHICH IS ON OUR WEBSITE WILL BE ACCEPTED - NO CVS
The governors of this very successful Catholic High School wish to appoint a Finance Officer for 25 hours per week, term time plus 5 days, to join our Business Support Team.
Cardinal Allen is a great place to work and an excellent community to belong to. We receive tremendous support from our parent body and a committed group of Governors. Our pupils actively engage in all aspects of school life, and there is a culture of mutual support and openness.
The successful candidate will:
· Work as part of the Business Support Team to address the needs of the school;
· Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained;
· Have the skills to play a key role in the continued development of this key area;
· Be willing to go the extra mile for our pupils.
Cardinal Allen is a forward looking, oversubscribed, “outstanding Catholic school”, evaluated by Ofsted only last term as a ‘good school’. Inspectors said, ‘Pupils are happy to attend this kind and welcoming school. Pupils achieve well. This is because leaders set high expectations for all pupils’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
ROLE
The main duties are:
- to manage all aspects of the school’s cashless dining income;
- to process all orders and invoices;
- to manage the day to day running of the school’s non-public account;
- to provide financial administration for the Schools Games Organiser;
- to produce and update spreadsheets for a wide range of data;
This is a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre person to make a positive difference to the lives of our brilliant pupils. This role will offer the successful candidate exciting challenges that will be both rewarding and fulfilling.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, energy, and the ability to contribute to the work of a successful team. The successful candidate needs to have excellent numeracy and communication skills and an eye for detail. They need to be pro-active and willing to go the extra mile.
Application forms and further details are available via the school website. Candidates are more than welcome to call the Business Manager, Michelle Ingham, for an informal discussion or to visit the school prior to application. Closing date for applications is Monday 27 July 2026 at 9.00am. Applications should be sent to [email protected]. Following shortlisting, interviews will be held on Wednesday 29th July 2026.
NO CVS ACCEPTED - TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB THE CORRECT APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE - WWW.CARDINALALLEN.CO.UK
AND RETURNED TO [email protected] BY MONDAY 27TH JULY 2026
Pay: £25,989.00-£28,142.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
