Finance/Admin Assistant

Permanent Finance/Admin Assistant
35 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only
9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

BS4 SCP 5 (£23,500 £12.18) to BS6 SCP 7 (£24,294 £12.59) Pro Rata 

Start Date: Monday 3rd June 2024 (or sooner)
 
Sandside Lodge is an all age special school for pupils and young people with severe and profound learning difficulties.
 
We are looking to appoint a Finance and Admin Assistant who will work alongside the admin team, under the supervision of the Office Manager and School Business Manager.  This is a permanent position due to retirement.

We are looking for a good communicator who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.  To demonstrate a ‘can do attitude’ and can work well under pressure and use their own initiative.  Good IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel are also essential.  

Sandside Lodge School is a friendly, supportive employer offering an outstanding programme of training at all levels. Our Staff Wellbeing group and approachable leadership team work hard to maintain a responsive and professional working environment. Benefits to you will include:
•    Membership of the local government pension scheme, with generous employer contributions
•    Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
•    Providing health benefits to all employees

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Please contact Melanie Ivison, School Business Manager or Lois Boyd, Office Manager on 01229 588825 for more information.  Application packs are available to download from www.sandsidelodge.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024