Overview Finance Officer position at St Mary's Catholic High School, Croydon. Contract: Permanent, All Year Round, Full Time. Reports to: School Business Manager. Location: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon. Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Administer the Finance processes in line with relevant policies and procedures to support the school's strategic objectives.
- Manage payroll, bank reconciliation, monthly budget reporting, and maintenance of a detailed and up-to-date contracts register.
Qualifications and attributes
- Experience in a finance role; experience in an educational setting is desirable.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail; strong process orientation.
- You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.
About the school St. Mary's Catholic High School is a small and growing secondary school delivering high-quality Catholic education in Croydon. The school is OFSTED rated good, with a strong Progress 8 score for 2024 and a commitment to supporting disadvantaged pupils and social mobility.
Benefits of working at St Mary's
- Excellent travel links with Central London and South London; close to West Croydon and East Croydon stations.
- Locational advantages near shops and amenities; collaborative culture and strong leadership.
- Supportive management, development opportunities, and equality of opportunity for staff.
- Induction and ongoing development for Early Career Teachers (ECT); on-site parking available; generous local authority pension scheme for support staff.
- Commitment to social mobility and safeguarding of students.
OFSTED and culture
- OFSTED quotes highlighting the school's caring community and positive student well-being.
Your new role details
As Finance Officer, you will work with the School Business Manager and Governors to ensure financial processes and procedures are compliant and robust. You will manage payroll and be responsible for bank reconciliation, monthly budget reporting, and maintenance of a detailed contracts register.
Closing Date: 12:00 on Thursday 11 September 2025
Employment offers may be subject to checks (DBS, right to work, references, etc.).
Recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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Contact Details:
St Mary's Catholic High School Recruitment Team
