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Post No. EDSCH00075.3 - Finance Officer (Hybrid) Caerleon Comprehensive School



37 hours per week, 41 weeks (term time + 2 weeks)

Hours of work are 8am - 4pm (Friday 3.30pm).



Due to retirement of the current post holder, the Governing Body of Caerleon Comprehensive School, a popular high-achieving school with a student role of 1500, is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, organised, and hard-working individual to the key post of Finance Officer. You will have an eye for detail, be able to multi task as well as a commitment to continually review financial procedures in school.



You will be responsible for all ordering and invoicing, oversee equipment budgets, ensure systems are in place to ensure value for money on all contracts and orders, and assist with alternative income streams.



You will manage the School Private Fund which has an annual turnover of circa 700k. You will be responsible for all payments and income, maintaining accounts, submission of returns, reports to the fund committee and ensuring that the fund is managed in line with the school private fund requirements.



Previous experience of using CIA financial system and managing a school private fund would be a distinct advantage.



Once fully embedded into the role we can offer working from home for up to two days a week. We will also be offering an extensive hand over period with the current post holder as part of our induction process and to aid transition.



If you would like an informal chat regarding this post, please contact Stuart Foster, Director of Business on 01633 431354.



The post is to commence - September 2025



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



Closing date: Monday 7 July 2025



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd