Job Description

Job profile

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

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Job reference

REQ00004582

Date posted

23/04/2025

Application closing date

03/06/2025

Location

Dewsbury (Eastborough Academy)

Salary

Grade F Points 14 to 19 (28,624 to 31,067 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at 25,363.71.

Annual weeks

40 (Term Time Only plus 10 Days)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Finance

Finance Officer

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Job description

Eastborough Academy are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to join our academy in September 2025 on a full time, permanent basis.



Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As the Finance Officer, you will support the Head of Academy through the provision of financial support and information. You will ensure the academy's financial management is sound and procedures are adhered to with relevant reports submitted to the central Delta finance department in accordance with deadlines.



Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information on the role.



If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

Eastborough Academy is a Delta Primary Academy in the centre of Dewsbury. We serve a diverse and multicultural community for which we received a national inclusivity award. We have around 225 pupils on roll, we offer education from part time Nursery places up to Year 6. Our pupils speak over 16 different languages.



We are proud of our school and of our achievements. Every member of our school community is valued, treated fairly and given equal opportunity to achieve. We are committed to raising academic standards and aim to achieve this by providing a safe, structured, stimulating, nurturing environment and curriculum, with high standards of behaviour. We also place a large emphasis on offering a broad and balanced curriculum.



We value the contribution made by our parents and encourage them to play an active role in the education of their children. By working together, we can ensure that every child receives the best possible start in life and develops a lifelong love of learning.



Our building is Grade II listed and we are located within easy reach of the M62 and M1.



Visits to the Academy are encouraged, please contact our Academy reception on 01924 311361 to arrange.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.



As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your

Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing

. Here are just a few examples in each area...

Financial Wellbeing

:

Membership to either the

Teachers' Pension Scheme

or

the Local Government Pension Scheme

Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Access to an

extensive

discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

24/7 access to an online GP

or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household

Gym & fitness discount's

Cycle to Work

scheme

Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

Access to an industry-leading

Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause Support Service

Trained

Mental Health First Aiders

in all our settings

Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained*

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days

(subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.



In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.