About Us
The Meads Primary School is located on the southern edge of East Grinstead, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The school's aim is to provide children with the best learning opportunities in order to reach their full potential, based on our strong values-led ethos and curriculum centred on Kindness, Respect, Community, Curiosity and Independence.
We have a wonderful outside learning environment which is used to support the children's learning.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 9 £35,235 - £37,938
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 25 hours per week
Location: The Meads Primary School
Interviews: Tuesday 2nd June
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to be:
- A positive and effective communicator, confident in liaising with colleagues, children, parents, governors and outside agencies.
- Experienced in budgeting and financial accounting
- Experienced in 3-year budget forecasting
- Experience in financial planning, account reconciliation and budget monitoring.
- Experience managing staff and applying HR procedures with professionalism and sensitivity.
- Ability to work independently, problem-solve and prioritise effectively.
- Skilled at using ICT software, including microsoft office and excel. Ideally, knowledge of Bromcom and Bromcom Finance.
- Adaptable, innovative, personable and committed to ongoing professional development.
- Strong analytical, organisational and administrative skills.
- Able to provide a clear, enhanced DBS (which will be applied for if successful)
The areas of responsibility include:
- Finance
- Lead on financial planning, monitoring, reconciliation and reporting.
- Produce financial returns and ensure compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the school budget, ensuring robust financial controls and value for money.
- Human Resources.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding and staffing processes in line with LA HR policies.
- Maintain and oversee the Single Central Record.
- Provide guidance on HR matters, supporting leaders to apply policy and legal updates.
- Line-manage a team of office and site staff.
- Facilities & ICT
- Oversee facilities management to ensure a safe, compliant and well maintained school environment.
- Oversee the operational management of ICT systems and infrastructure.
- Procurement & Contract Management.
- Lead on procurement, including negotiating and monitoring contracts against KPIs.
- Manage lettings in line with policy, ensuring agreements, safety checks and income processes are completed.
- Statutory data returns including workforce census.
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
- Excellent ongoing CPD
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
Further Information
The Meads Primary School and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
