Business/Finance Administrator

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Job Title: Business/Finance Administrator

Location: Norton College, Tewkesbury, GL20 8UQ

Salary:     £25,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:     40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a  Business/Finance Administrator to join our amazing team at Norton College in Tewkesbury.

About the role

Reporting to the Head Teacher and the Senior Leadership team, the school business administrator will play a key operational role in the management of the service to meet the school’s aims and school improvement plan.

Provide an effective, timely and confidential administration support to the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership teams as required and ensure that relevant records and documents are kept up to date and are stored securely and confidentially at all times.

Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with School policy and the standards set by the Regulatory Body and also in training and take responsibility for personal development.

Operate at all times in accordance with School policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Adult/Child Protection, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Management Policies and work to promote the school as a valued, professional asset within its community and also to promote a culture that individuals and staff conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reinforces this image.

Ensure that all actions taken are in the interests of the pupils and the school and work to and exhibit the values of the school and maintain standards of behaviour in accordance with school policies, procedures and practices.

To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.

Essential:

• Relevant experience within an administration role
• Admin/IT Qualification
• Good communication, verbal and written skills
• Organizational skills
• Flexibility

About us

Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

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