Location
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY (783 on roll)
Tel: 01253 872659
School website: www.cardinalallen.co.uk
Summary
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;
ROLE
The main duties are:
- to manage all aspects of the schools cashless dining income;
- to process all orders and invoices;
- to manage the day to day running of the schools 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.
- Be willing to go the extra mile for our pupils.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English
Essential Experience
- Has excellent numeracy skills
- Communicates well with young people and others typical of one whom would expect in a school
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel with excellent keyboard skills
- Able to use the Internet effectively and efficiently
Desirable Experience
- Has knowledge of the use of SIMS / FMS
- Has a basic knowledge of how schools are organised and managed
For an informal discussion please contact:
Candidates are more than welcome to call the Business Manager, Michelle Ingham, for an informal discussion or to visit the school prior to application.
Proposed Interview Date:
29/07/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
