The role offers significant opportunity to develop financial expertise in a school setting, with experience that is transferable across education and business sectors.

Qualifications & Experience Required

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate the following:

• Qualifications:
  • Level 3 or above equivalent (or higher, such as A-levels or a finance-related qualification in mathematics/accounts)
• Experience:
  • Minimum one year of experience in a finance department
  • Experience working in financial controls, including:
    • Budget setting
    • Budget management
  • A strong track record of attention to detail and confidentiality in financial handling
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills to interact with a diverse of stakeholders, including colleagues, parents, vendors, and operational teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
  • High numeracy skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part a team approach to financial governance

Professional Development & Benefits

Our staff are our greatest asset, and we place great importance on their development and wellbeing:

• Career growth: Opportunities for professional development, coaching, mentoring, and access to a wide range of training programmes to promote continuous improvement
• Support and guidance: Dedicated systems for career progression and personal growth
• Rewards:
  • Competitive competitive salary within the specified band
  • Harris Allowance (for teachers on Main Pay Scale/UPS)
  • Performance and loyalty bonuses
  • Pension scheme with significant employer contributions
  • Access to a Wellbeing Cash Plan
  • A broad spectrum of additional benefits (see detailed information on our website for full benefits)

Commitment to Safeguarding & Equality

• Safeguarding Policy: The Harris Federation and all academies uphold the highest safeguarding standards for children and young people, aligned with the UK’s safeguarding regulations. All employment offers are subject to:

  • An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
  • References
  • Online search verification
  • Prohibition from Teaching checks for applicable roles

• Equality and Diversity: Harris Federation embraces the principles of equal opportunity employment, extending warm welcome to all suitably qualified applicants.

  • We foster an inclusive and fair environment that values the diversity of our staff and students
  • Our goal is to provide an equitable working environment that ensures everyone is equally respected regardless of background or status
  • Working for Harris Federation reflects our commitment as an inclusive employer that mirrors the diversity of our served communities

Next Steps: How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply promptly.

1. Review full details – Before applying, please download the Job Pack, which includes full details on the role, person specifications, and further application guidelines. This resource will assist you throughout the recruitment process.

2. Application: Submissions must:

   • Be submitted via the Harris Federation careers website
   • Mandatory closing date applies, and applications must be submitted before this deadline

3. Contact for Enquiries: If you have any questions, we encourage you to:

   • Email with your queries
   • Call to schedule an informal discussion if preferred

We recognise that we may interview and offer positions before the closing date for every role, making early application strongly encouraged.