Job Description

Finance Assistant Please note the closing date has been revised INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES LETTER FROM THE HEADTEACHER Thank you for your interest in the important post of Finance Assistant at Crispin. You will find a range of details about this post in this information booklet, but if you require any further information do not hesitate to contact: Hannah Herbert or Caroline Spurway by email at headspa@crispinschool.co.uk To apply for the position, please apply online via tes.com or complete an application form, available in the vacancies section of our website www.crispinschool.co.uk and an accompanying letter (of no more than two sides) outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the person specification. The post is an important and exciting one and would be a great opportunity for candidates from a variety of backgrounds. Crispin has a strong reputation, a sharp focus on learning and colleagues are really positive about the students they teach from the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative Finance Team and School. You will receive a full programme of induction and support. I look forward to receiving your application. Paul Reddick Headteacher ADVERT School Finance Assistant Permanent contract 25 hours per week. 41 working weeks (term time plus 3 weeks) to include 2 weeks in the summer holidays. As a member of support staff at Crispin, you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition to your contribution to the pension scheme, the school make a contribution of 24.4% of your gross pay into your pension fund. We can offer flexibility around working days and hours to suit the school and the successful candidate. This can be discussed at interview Grade 14 points 4 \xe2\x80\x93 6. \xc2\xa3 10.98 - \xc2\xa311.38 - Actual salary of \xc2\xa312,888-\xc2\xa313541 We require, as soon as possible, an effective and efficient School Finance Assistant to join our small, friendly, supportive and committed team. We are looking for someone who has finance and administrative experience, a strong work ethic and is willing to embrace the challenges that working in a busy office can bring. Working under the direction of the Finance and Payroll Manager and based in the Finance and HR Office, we would like you to:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage positively and effectively with suppliers, school staff and students either face to face, by phone or by email.
• Be highly organised with an ability to proactively manage workload, competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Have excellent administration and ICT Skills including the use of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes

In return we can offer the opportunity to be part of a friendly, hardworking, and dedicated team working in a supportive school community. Closing date for this post: 10:00 Monday 12 November 2023. For further details about this post and to download an application pack, please visit our website www.crispinschool.co.uk or contact Caroline Spurway/ Hannah Herbert, Head\xe2\x80\x99s PA, on 01458 442714. Crispin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to an Enhanced DBS. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role. WELCOME TO STREET Crispin is a secondary school on the eastern edge of Street, a large village in Somerset with a population of around 12,000. It is situated on the Somerset Levels close to Glastonbury, Wells and the Mendips. The village has an interesting history with evidence of Roman occupation. Street is home to Clarks, the world famous footwear retailer and its headquarters is still in the village. Much of the Street site now houses the popular and thriving designer outlet shopping complex of \xe2\x80\x98Clarks Village\xe2\x80\x99. Somerset generally is a warm and friendly county and Street is no exception. The village itself contains a good range of leisure facilities including a theatre which hosts live performances and a wide range of films, sports facilities and an open air swimming pool. The Glastonbury Festival also takes place very near to the village. There are also a good range of local shops. As one resident of Street said \xe2\x80\x98if you choose you can walk to pretty much everything you need\xe2\x80\x99. There is easy access to the coast and there are a number of National Trust properties in the area as well as nature reserves and areas of outstanding natural beauty. As well as being located in a beautiful part of Somerset, Street is well connected by road being close to the M5, A303 and on a number of bus routes. There are also nearby rail links to London, Bath, Bristol, Devon and Cornwall. Bristol Airport is also close with a wide range of destinations from Iceland to Egypt. There are a number of interesting towns and cities nearby including Glastonbury, Wells and Frome. A little further afield, one can easily reach the likes of Bath and Bristol which are both major European cities and home to a very wide cultural and sporting life including excellent music venues, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and professional sports clubs including football and rugby. Housing is still relatively affordable in Street and many of the surrounding towns and villages. Many colleagues talk of how the area is a safe, yet vibrant area to bring up families with a range of good schools and a college which shares its site with Crispin. Yet at the same time there are a myriad of excellent leisure opportunities and major cities within an hour\xe2\x80\x99s travel. WESSEX LEARNING TRUST At The Wessex Learning Trust, our family of academies here in the South-West of England strive to offer a world class, 21st century education for all young people between the ages of 2 and 19, by providing outstanding learning opportunities and creating centres of educational excellence that meet the needs of all children. We are passionate about providing the very best education for all the children in our Academies. Our ambition is that every student is helped to achieve their full potential so that they can make a positive contribution to our society and realise their lifetime ambitions. Each individual Academy in the Wessex Learning Trust is encouraged to maintain its own distinctive ethos, be at the centre of their community and raise aspirations and achievement. This is achieved in two ways: firstly, through excellent teaching to inspire curiosity, unlock talents and realise potential; and secondly, by ensuring high quality care, guidance and support that ensures the personal development and welfare of each child. By working together, we believe we can harness the talents of all our staff, share good practice between all our academies, and share resources that enable us to concentrate on delivering excellence in education. Our staff are the best around, and give their all to promoting a fulfilling and engaging curriculum. Across the Trust everyone plays to their strengths, and is supported so as they work their best - and thus help our students work their best too. Our Benefits:

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust
• Eligible for Local Government Pension Scheme
• Collaborative working across the Trust

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: School Finance Assistant Reporting to: Finance and Payroll Manager Liaising with: Other school staff, relevant staff in partnership schools, trainees. Working Time: 25 hours per week. 41 working weeks per year, (term time plus 3 weeks) to include 2 weeks in the summer holidays Salary/Grade: 14 Disclosure level: Enhanced Main Purpose To provide an efficient and effective administrative support service to ensure compliance with DFE, EFA and School requirements in relation to finance, absence and other payroll functions. Main Duties Working under the direction of the Finance and Payroll Manager using a variety of ICT applications and manual systems, the post holder will be responsible for -

• Matching invoices and delivery notes prior to authorisation by the relevant budget holder.
• Recording invoice details on a computer system.
• Issuing receipts and record keeping associated with activities.
• Preparing money for banking and recording of income received.
• Preparation of invoices to parents and outside organisations.
• Processing orders from staff; adding details onto computer system and arranging for the dispatch of orders by a variety of means.
• Administration of the school petty cash system and re-imbursements to staff via BACS payments.
• Processing payments made via the school procurement card.
• Receiving money, via an online payment system, from parents and pupils for trips, activities and activities organised by the school.
• Issuing receipts and record keeping associated with activities.
• Processing payroll forms for additional hours and travel expense forms.
• Setting up and managing spreadsheets to record prepayments and accruals in relation to year end accounting work.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly and termly management reports, provides information to budget holders and senior managers for budgeting and annual accounts.

Undertakes a variety of other general administrative duties as required by line manager. The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with the post holder, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. Please note the offer of employment is subject to DBS, medical, references and satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period. PERSON SPECIFICATION Method of
Description Assessment Educational Achievements, Qualifications and Training Essential
Application form

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• ICT Skills \xe2\x80\x93 Microsoft Office/ Management Information Systems

Evidence of qualifications/ Desirable experience

• Accountancy/ book-keeping experience

Job related knowledge, aptitude and skills Essential

• Experience in the use of ICT: Word, Excel and Email.
• Ability to prioritise work and to manage time effectively

Application form

• Interpersonal, organisational and communication skills

Interview Desirable

• Experience of working in a school environment with students aged between 11 and 16.
• Equal Opportunities

Interview
Essential

• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity.

References Crispin\xe2\x80\x99s Values and Ethos Essential

• Value the contribution that each individual brings to the school Application Form community
• Respect and value diversity and promote equality Interview
• Promote and model mutual respect
• Commitment to inclusive education References
• Understand responsibilities related to children\xe2\x80\x99s safety and welfare

Personal Qualities Essential

• Initiative and the ability to work without supervision Interview
• An awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• A positive attitude towards working with children References
• Ability to work well in a team.

Crispin, Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AD Tel: 01458 442714 office@crispinschool.co.uk Web: www.crispinschool.co.uk Headteacher: Paul Reddick BA (Hons), MA, MA Ed Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week Salary: \xc2\xa318,368.44-\xc2\xa325,223.20 per year Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Street (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Street: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person Reference ID: Finance Assistant
Expected start date: 01/12/2023