We are seeking to appoint a full-time, enthusiastic and well-qualified Deputy Finance Manager to form part of the Finance team. Working closely with and supporting the Director of Finance in managing the school's finance systems & processes and in providing technical financial support to staff and students in the school, ensuring that all financial transactions are conducted with probity and that value for money principles are applied. The current post has arisen due to the retirement of a very longstanding post-holder.

The successful candidate will possess experience of working in a school finance office and/or business office, with relevant technical financial and accounting experience. A flexible and adaptable approach to working with staff and students and the ability to manage their own substantial workload to meet challenging deadlines will be required.

Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our school motto of 'Nec Aspera Terrent - hardships do not deter us,' is at the heart of our ethos and we live this vision every day in our work with our students and everything that we do.

We offer:

The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do The opportunity to work with fantastic staff and students who are aspirational and driven to succeed Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment Excellent transport links by road, bus and rail, including close proximity to the Elizabeth Line Complimentary breakfast and refreshments on designated days of the week This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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For further information and an application pack, please visit the Job Vacancy section of the school's website. For any other queries, please contact the school's Human Resources Department on .

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 11 December 2023.

Expected Date of Interviews: Wednesday 13 December 2023.

Start Date: Monday 22 January 2024. An earlier start date may be considered for the right candidate