Finance Business Partner - Maternity Cover in Okehampton

An exciting opportunity to work as a finance business partner on a temporary basis during maternity cover alongside the finance team within the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust. This role is working in a small team based at the A30 Business Centre, Okehampton. Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018, we are situated in beautiful Devon on the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement. Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning. We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.

Why choose DMAT?

• Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.
• Benefits include:
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Access to Discounts
• CPD opportunities
• Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
• Long Service Days
• On site Parking - In some locations
• Excellent Training Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be. The role will be based at the A30 Business Park, Okehampton, but it is expected there will be occasional travel to other Trust educational settings and offices.

About the role

• To prepare budgets with the team.
• Be responsible for the various school financial records held on PSF.
• To advise Principals, budget holders and the Trustees of financial implications of developments, proposals etc by preparing costing and obtaining estimates.
• To oversee and monitor expenditure against budget and advise the Finance Business Manager of any variation from budget.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT Central Offices to complete mandatory training.

Training Details

• Location: Central Head Office, A30 Business Park, Okehampton, EX20 1BG
• Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.
• Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week

• To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.
• Interact with key stakeholders and team members.
• Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.
• Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Commitment to safeguarding is paramount, and our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.