Job Description

An amazing opportunity has risen to join the Trust's Finance Team based at Wardhayes in Okehampton. As a Finance Business Partner you will look after a group of schools helping with the various finance tasks related.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018, We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement.

Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning.

We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

Cycle to work scheme Tech Scheme Eyecare Vouchers Access to Discounts CPD opportunities Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package Long Service Days On site Parking - In some locations Excellent Training Package Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

About the role:

To prepare budgets with team. Be responsible for the various school financial records held on PSF. To advise Principals, budget holders and the Trustees of financial implications of developments, proposal etc by preparing costing and obtaining estimates. To oversee and monitor expenditure against budget and advise the Finance Business Manager of any variation from budget. To prepare weekly and monthly pay returns and claims for grants, allowances, travel etc. To authorise orders, invoices and payments, and transfers between budgets working within a general framework of recognized procedures and deadlines. To monitor school trip analysis communicating with he schools on various needs for the trip To supervise the receipt of cash, reconciliation of bank accounts and use of bank accounts. Prepare invoices for payment approval. To provide advice and guidance within established frameworks. To provide support and guidance to our finance apprentices To help prepare the internal and external audit information To support the year end process General finance tasks in line with your role and experience

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

Acceptable Use Policy Records Retention Policy Personal Data Breach Procedure Employee Code of Conduct E-safety Policy Social Media Policy Use of Personal Devices Policy
Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data.

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment.

Person Specification:

Professional Qualifications and Learning

Educated to GCSE level or above including a minimum of GCSE grade C or Level 4/5 in Maths and English -

Essential

Relevant school finance experience -

Desirable

AAT Level 3 or 4 (complete or part complete) -

Desirable

Skills

The ability to communicate effectively -

Essential

Strong numeracy skills -

Essential

Excellent IT skills -

Essential

Must be able to drive -

Essential

Good literacy skills -

Essential

Personal/Other Relevant Attributes

Able to process data accurately, working with consistently high levels of attention to detail -

Essential

Ability to work without close supervision using initiative and judgement to solve day-to-day issues -

Essential

Good interpersonal skills including a professional and approachable style -

Essential

Able to work in accordance with deadlines and agreed objectives -

Essential

Work well independently but also as part of a team -

Essential

Contribute and share ideas within team meetings -

Essential

Positive, confident, and constructive in approach with high levels of enthusiasm and energy -

Essential

Considerable personal enthusiasm with a high level of integrity and professionalism -

Essential

Resilience - underpinned by good personal administrative and time management skills - the ability to work to deadlines and ensure completion. -

Essential

Operate with a consistent and clear set of moral values that are compatible with the mission and values of the Trust. -

Essential

Commitment to the highest standards of child protection. -

Essential

Commitment to equal opportunities - and to upholding Trust policies. -

Essential

The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community: a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust 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 candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

How to Apply:

Visit our website: - www.dartmoormat.org.uk to apply for this position.

'This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.'

Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location:

Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Duration:

Monday - Friday

Purpose:

To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule:

Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:

To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 29,572.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025