Finance Officer in Stoke-on-Trent

At Leigh Academies Trust, we are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our established and supportive finance team, based at Leigh Stationers' Academy. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and effective financial operations across the academy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values both professional growth and personal integrity.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise, and meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work. Experience working in the education sector is highly advantageous.

The basis of this role is permanent and offers an actual salary of £21,368 per annum (£29,146 full-time equivalent) based on 30 hours per week, term time + 3 weeks inset. The hiring managers can be flexible with start and finish times and can offer either 4 days per week, 8am - 4pm or 5 days per week, 9am - 3:30pm.

• Provide high-quality financial support services across the academy to enable schools to focus on delivering education.
• Work closely with the Principal, Finance Managers, and colleagues across the Trust.
• Contribute to smooth and effective financial operations and processes.

Leigh Stationers' Academy is a school dedicated to making a positive impact on every student. We are proud to be a Leigh Academies Trust school, prioritising a "human-scale" education model where students feel recognized and valued. As an IB World School, our curriculum is rooted in the International Baccalaureate philosophy. We offer the IB Middle Years Programme for students in Years 7-9, designed to help them become curious, well-rounded, and resilient learners. We also have a strong focus on extracurricular activities and are among the largest providers of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award in the South and one of only six state schools with a Marine Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

Our commitment to strong partnerships with parents and carers, and our robust pastoral care system, ensures every student receives the support they need to succeed. Our dedicated staff are key to our success, and we provide extensive professional development opportunities to support their growth.

To learn more about the academy, please click here. Applying for this Opportunity: Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor).

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are committed to diversity and equality, and we treat all our people equally, without discrimination. We strive to provide equality and fairness throughout recruitment and employment practices.