Finance Administrator

To start Monday 2nd September 2024

Finance Administrator

Permanent position x 2 = 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday Term time only 

Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with over 800 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person. 

We are seeking to appoint two Finance Administrators to assist the School Business Manager in specific financial areas in order to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the school’s finances.

We are proud to have:

•    Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability

•    Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school

•    An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors

We would welcome applications from someone who has: 

•    NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline. 

•    Recent finance and budgetary experience.

•    Ability to relate well to children and adults.

•    The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

•    Ability to work accurately under pressure with attention to detail. 

Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs. N. Royle at Dowdales School by 9am, Friday 5th July 2024 by email nroyle@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post.  If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to contact us on the above email address.  

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CV'S AND AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED