Job Introduction
The Bridge Education Centre provides education for KS3 and KS4 pupils who have experienced difficulties in mainstream school. We are looking to extend our specialist team supporting teaching staff to provide relevant learning experiences for our pupils, many of whom exhibit challenging behaviour due to underlying social emotional and mental health needs.
The Bridge Education Centre are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our Support team. As a member of the school’s senior management team, develop, direct and coordinate the full range of school financial & administrative services. Take a proactive & partnership role in developing strategies for the longer-term use & development of the school site.
Essential: Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent with 5 passes including English and Maths at Grade C or above
Qualification (or studying) AAT / CIPD an advantage
Competent user of Word and Excel Experience of office systems
2 years minimum financial experience
Experience in budget monitoring and forecasting
Understanding of requisition procedures, arranging and processing payments and keeping accurate records
Experience of effectively supervising staff, where this is a requirement of the post
Familiar with financial accounting system and demonstrates sound financial management
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain efficient administrative systems
Capable of working on own initiative and able to prioritise workload
Good organisational skills /Good communicator
Keyboarding skills/ knowledge of MS Office/Excel/Financial software/Databases
Knowledge of school and County procedures, Governor guidance, financial regulations and procedures
Responsibilities:
Ensure support practices meet statutory and Local Authority requirements
Coordinate allocation of budget to budget holders.
Develop and maintain an up to date manual of financial & related procedures including the use of a range of IT applications.
Prepare the school’s annual accounts & associated information.
Process top-up finding return termly
Supervise & manage the administrative arrangements for the appointment of staff to the school Investigate, identify & apply cost saving measures.
Contribute to the governance of the school by advising the senior management team and the governing body when required.
Oversight of management of the support staff team including those directly employed and contracted staff.
Promote links between support and teaching staff.
Negotiate & monitor the performance of contracts for services e.g. cleaning & catering.
Prepare, review and implement a site development, security, improvement and maintenance programme for the school.
Manage staffing, buildings, ICT systems and equipment and vehicles to achieve uninterrupted service.
Decide levels of expenditure within the parameters set by the Headteacher/Governing Body. Maximise the use of financial resources for the school.
Regular contact at senior level throughout HCC to achieve resolution of complex problems and develop partnership working.
Maintain oversight of risk assessments to ensure health and safety is observed on the site whilst ensuring safe working practices and environment for all site personnel and visitors.
Maintain an awareness of corporate and local policies and procedures and as manager & team leader ensure these are applied in the workplace by ensuring appropriate training for self and staff
Application Procedure
An application form and job specification can be obtained by email c.holman@bec.hants.sch.uk, from the school website www.bec-hants.co.uk, or by telephone on 02382 515567
Please note that CVs will not be accepted
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
