Trust Finance Officer

Vacancy Summary

Trust Finance Officer

Start date February 2025 or earlier, if possible

Salary: Band 7- 8, points 12 – 22 (£24,552 - £28,931)

Working hours: 37 hours per week, TTO + 10 days

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 4:00pm; Friday: 7:30am to 12:30pm

Vacancy Information

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, and therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

CAT was formed in 2019 out of the success of its founding school Carlton Bolling. Since then, the Trust has experienced rapid growth, currently comprising nine schools (three secondary, three primary, three special). Our growth plan is different, in that we don’t have ambitions to become a large trust. Instead, we will limit growth to around 10-12 schools, instead focussing on improving outcomes across the trust in accordance with our mission ‘Excellence for All’ and ambition to make all schools ‘Outstanding’. This commitment to high standards can be seen through the Ofsted ratings of our schools (all Good’ with two ‘Outstanding’) and the huge array of awards at local, regional, and national level.

We recognise the crucial importance of staff to our success, so do all we can to protect their wellbeing and enable them to reach their full potential. This includes stripping away unnecessary meetings and administrative tasks so that they can maximise their time concentrating on what they are trained to do, best at, and want to do most. This facilitates the ‘outstanding’ outcomes we aspire to whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The Trust also offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits through its ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, which are similar to those found in many large private sector employers. These include fully funded private health insurance (Simply Health) and Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), in addition to salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes. Some schools also have early Friday finishing times, which are also popular amongst staff. We have very high expectations of student behaviour and conduct, which makes schools a calm, welcoming and pleasant environment.

Carlton Academy Trust is a great place to work with an exciting future. If you like what you hear and share our ambitions, we would very much like to hear from you and join us on our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity and a key role within the central team, working under the guidance of the Finance Manager to maintain financial health, compliance and efficiency. The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting financial decision-making within the Trust.

We welcome visits to the trust schools to arrange a convenient time please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager.

E:  recruitment@catrust.uk

W: www.carltonacademytrust.co.uk

To apply, go to https://carltonacademytrust.co.uk/careers-archive/trust-financial-officer/

Closing date for applications: 10am, Friday 31^st January 2025 

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same.  Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.