Senior Finance Officer (Admin Role D) Maternity Cover

Job introduction

37 hrs pw, term-time plus 2 wks (8am – 4.00pm Mon – Thurs & 8am – 3.30 Fri)
(work 41 weeks/paid 47.36 weeks including Annual Leave Allowance)

LGA/NJC Scale SO1/2 SCP 23 - 28 Actual Salary range £31,361 – £35,658

Blatchington Mill School needs a Senior Finance Officer to lead the Finance team on a temporary basis at this large and popular secondary school.

This is a pivotal role in our business section, working with an Assistant to support the School Business Manager in all operational and strategic matters relating to financial management. There is a high volume of operational processes undertaken in the finance team and a requirement to report regularly to Leadership and the Governors of this LA maintained large secondary school.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Maternity Cover

Start date: Required November ‘25 or as soon as possible to allow for a handover

About the role

This position is demanding and satisfying with a need to adhere to national and local statutory regulations and to uphold a high level of probity in line with School Financial Value Standards.

The successful candidate will have an excellent attention to detail, be flexible and enthusiastic with an ability to manage their own work and that of others.

We hope to attract applications from candidates with experience of similar roles either in an educational setting or elsewhere. Induction and training will be provided and we encourage ongoing professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a local authority maintained secondary school.

At Blatchington Mill School we welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For further details and an application form please visit:
https://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/senior-finance-officer-maternity-cover/

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025 (noon)

Interview date: During week beginning 13th October

How to apply: Please send our completed application forms via email to recruitment@blatchtingtonmill.org.uk addressed to Amanda Brasington.
CVs alone cannot be considered.

Telephone: (01273) 221224

Website: www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk 

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates in advance of interview dates where appropriate. Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, with a view to an early interview.

Additional information

Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment.

Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.