Job Description

Quarrydale Academy, Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2DU

Salary or Hourly Rate

Hay Band A SCP 23 \xc2\xa330,151

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Academy as a Finance Team Leader. The post-holder will be a self-motivated, dynamic, innovative and experienced professional who can provide outstanding delivery of school services. Key to this role will be your previous experience of providing high level administrative support, budgetary management and leading and motivating a friendly, hardworking committed team. You will have substantial knowledge of management practice and legislation relating to finance and payroll with a comprehensive understanding of the Academies Financial Handbook. Proven experience and understanding of school / public sector finance will be advantageous as would a relevant finance or business qualification or a commitment to undertake this. The post-holder will provide financial support to the Business Manager including the maintenance of the Academy\'s accounts. They will also provide financial support for the Academy Budget Holders and other key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be resourceful and flexible in their approach to work
• Be able to prioritise workload
• Be a committed team player but also able to work on their own initiative
• have a good academic standard of education, relevant experience and excellent organisational and administration skills including use of IT
• have good communication skills, an ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and the ability to think creatively and flexibly are also essential
• Be committed to Quarrydale Academy\'s ethos of high expectations

We offer candidates the chance to work in a friendly, supportive community with happy, well-behaved students who enjoy learning. Our Academy is characterised by committed, capable staff who work collectively on behalf of students. The successful candidate will benefit from enhanced professional development opportunities through our bespoke CPD provision.

Joining our Academy also offers many personal benefits including:

• a subsidised pension scheme
• close, convenient links to the M1 junction 28, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield
• close access to the peak district, national park and popular historical sites
• a supportive environment in which your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• Access to Perkbox and Perkbox Medical (platforms which give employee benefits and inspire a unique employee experience, enriching personal and working lives

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.

If you think you could be a potential candidate for the role and you would like to discuss the vacancy or if you would like to arrange a visit to Quarrydale Academy contact Mrs Joanna Wells (Business Manager) on 01623 554 178 or by email at

Closing date: Monday 9th October at 12:00

Additional Documentation

Additional Documentation

Nottinghamshire County Council