Job Description

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and resilient Senior Finance Officer to work at our Special Needs School. Ideally you will have a wide range of experience and skills in the education sector, although this is not a strict requirement as we will provide training and support.

The school can offer flexible working following the successful completion of the probation period.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, ideally by September 2025. Therefore, please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate be appointed.

Visits are strongly encouraged, please email HR@kennellaneschool.com to arrange a tour.

Refer to the job specification and job description for further information, using these as guidance for your application. Ensure that you complete a full employment and education history in the relevant fields. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted, nor CVs in lieu of an application form.

Kennel Lane School is a modern, vibrant and inclusive special school catering for the needs of learners who have a wide range of learning difficulties, aged from 3-19. We offer an exciting learning community where every individual is valued and nurtured.

Our stimulating learning environment showcases our learners' love of learning. Our innovative teaching and learning approach ensures the best outcomes for our learners through a wide and varied curriculum.

We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. We strongly support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools.

The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority therefore we provide opportunities to ensure that we value their hard work and dedication.

Employee Assistance programme offering a range of services some of which include: In the moment support and counselling for work and home-life issues Financial and Legal Specialist information e.g. childcare 24 hours a day access
Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

Please visit our website to learn more about Kennel Lane School: http://www.kennellaneschool.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,268.00-37,308.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bracknell RG42 2EX

Application deadline: 31/08/2025