Finance Officer

Tel: 01953 453116

Email: speacock@chapelgreenschool.org.uk

Website: www.chapelgreen.org.uk

Headteacher: Emily Severn

• Salary: £24,272.10 to £25,938.09 actual per annum (Scale G Point 18- 22)
• Maternity cover (potential to become permanent)
• Part Time
• 32.5 hours per week
• Term time + 3 weeks
• Required as soon as possible

Exciting new opportunities are available, as our school grows to accommodate new pupils in the coming months.

We are a Complex Needs School for pupils with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties between the ages of 3 and 19.  All pupils have different learning needs; they learn best when they are happy and excited about learning.

Chapel Green School is a supportive, challenging and happy learning environment, where all individuals are respected and encouraged to reach their full potential.

In the coming months we will be expanding the number on roll to accommodate more pupils from South Norfolk and beyond. 

Main purpose of the role is to assist with management and control of the school’s financial resources; and the planning, allocating and using financial resources in a manner which satisfies the requirements of accountability and financial control.

Essential to this role is formal qualification in accounting. Excellent and reliable numeracy/literacy skills and very good interpersonal skills. You must be computer literature and have general organisational skills with attention to detail. Experience of supporting financial and administrative services and maintaining computerised records and systems. Analytical thinking with attention to detail. You will be part of a small team and the use of your own initiative and quick responses will be essential.

The school runs a comprehensive programme of professional development.

As part of the interview process and to meet safeguarding requirements this will include a face to face interview at school.

We are seeking people with enthusiasm and passion who will be fully committed to Chapel Green School and the challenges and opportunities this will bring.

For further details and an application form for this post, please contact Mrs Sue Peacock, Chapel Green School, Attleborough Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, NR17 1RF via email as shown above.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’

To download an application form, please click the orange ‘Apply for job’ button.

Complete applications should be returned via email to speacock@chapelgreenschool.org.uk

 Closing date: 14 March 2025, 12noon

Interview date: w/c 24 March 2025

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the DBS process. We are an equal opportunities employer and are part of the Norfolk Well-Being scheme.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.