At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the school's finances by processing orders, invoices, and maintaining records.
- Company: Join a vibrant secondary school at the heart of the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy free parking, gym access, and excellent professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a commitment to safeguarding and diversity.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative team making a real impact on students' futures.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or administration with strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 31/08/2026 4pm
Date of Interviews: Shortly following the closing date
Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent - Term-Time only plus 2-weeks worked during half-term
Working Hours: 07:30-15:30 - 37 hours per week with 30-minutes unpaid for lunch each day
Closing date: 4pm on Monday 31 August 2026
Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date or before if a suitable candidate identified
Are you looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant secondary school setting? The King Edmund School is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive finance team. Our large and inclusive school is at the heart of the community. As a Finance Assistant, you'll support the smooth running of the school's finances and play a key role in helping us provide the best possible opportunities for our students. We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex - a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn't a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this.
The Role
- Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments
- Reconciling accounts and supporting financial reporting
- Administering school income and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting the finance team with administrative tasks
What We're Looking For
- Someone with experience in a finance or administrative role
- Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills
- A calm, flexible and professional approach
- Commitment to our school values and safeguarding responsibilities
Why Join King Edmund School?
This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional - step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your leadership will directly shape our school's success story. Come and be part of something extraordinary!
The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks. The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Information about the School
The King Edmund School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19. KES, as it is better known to staff and students, is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ single academy trust in Rochford, Essex, which serves a geographically and socially diverse area. In the school's last Ofsted report in 2024, KES was awarded ‘Good’ and their values and ethos were clearly recognised in the findings. Students learn a well-designed and balanced curriculum that meets their needs and teachers have strong subject knowledge. The school's values foster a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their Personal Best. High aspirations, academic success, and a commitment to excellence are promoted. The inclusive community celebrates diversity, ensuring all students feel valued and respected. A safe, caring space is provided for students to grow, taking pride in their achievements both inside and outside of school.
Phase one of a multi-million-pound project to renovate the school, part of the Department of Education’s Rebuilding Schools for the Future initiative, is set to open in September 2025. The new two-storey building will feature 17 general classrooms, Art and Technical rooms, as well as new office space, meeting rooms, and a modern school hall, providing state-of-the-art facilities for students to learn in. Phase two begins this year and will redevelop the remainder of the school site over the next few years.
The school provides exceptional pastoral care and SEND provision through its dedicated teams, who are committed to helping students achieve their best results. With a traditional approach to uniform, behaviour, and work, the school maintains high standards while also prioritizing strong support for students and actively involving parents in these aspects of school life. Students are rewarded for their achievements, inside and outside of school, through a House system. Each July those students who have displayed the most effort and progress over the past year are celebrated at an Awards Evening held at the prestigious Cliffs Pavilion in Southend. The school also takes part in the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards scheme.
Sixth Form students have their own block with a common room, canteen and IT Suite. Students have the choice of studying A levels, Level 2 and 3 vocational courses, as well as a T level in Education and Early Years. Staff strive for every student to have high aspirations and they are relentless in their drive to support students to achieve well academically. However, their deeper passion is for all students, regardless of their ability, to reach their full potential. Students leave KES ready to embrace the next chapter of their young lives, whether that be studying a degree at a Russell Group university when they leave Sixth Form, or starting an apprenticeship when they leave at the end of Year 11. In the next academic year, KES will have facilities amongst the finest in the country and certainly nothing comparable locally, a huge incentive for both new staff and students to join the school.
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