Job Description

Role: Regional Finance Assistant

Academy:

Outwood Academy Carlton

Start Date:

01.03.2026

Salary (Actual Salary):

27,254 - 28,142

Working Pattern:

37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Full Time

Closing Date - Monday 26 January 2026 (9.00am)

Are you detail-oriented and ready to manage core transactional processes? Join us as a Regional Finance Assistant, providing essential financial administrative support to the management team by undertaking transactional accounting and clerical duties. Your focus will be on ensuring all financial procedures comply with statutory guidelines, financial regulations, and Trust policies.


As Regional Finance assistant you will be based in Outwood Academy Carlton, Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley S71 3EW. It may be requested that you support other Academies in the Community, full clean driving licence required.


Outwood Academy Carlton is an Ofsted Good rated, 11- 16 academy based in the friendly, attractive village of Carlton in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2016.


In October 2024, Ofsted noted that "students are taught to be 'good human beings' as part of the ethos at Outwood Academy Carlton" and that they "have a strong moral code and behave well in and outside of lessons", including contributing to the wider community. Ofsted also noted that "leaders are determined that all students should succeed and be well prepared for life through a curriculum that develops their knowledge, skills and character". Furthermore, Ofsted acknowledges that students who regularly attend school make strong progress as a result of the school's rapid improvement.


We have won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM flagship Award, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also delighted to have been awarded the United Against Bullying Bronze Award from the Anti-Bullying Alliance of the National Children's Bureau which demonstrates our commitment to stopping bullying and improving the wellbeing of our students. We are also very proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

Welcome from the Principal:

As Principal, I am thrilled at the prospect of introducing you to Outwood Academy Carlton, a proud member of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, serving the community of Royston, Carlton and its surrounding areas. Our core purpose, to 'Continually and repeatedly grow, well-informed, 'good' human beings who are armed with the character, skill, emotional intelligence and qualifications to be personally, occupationally and/or professionally successful people,' is at the heart of everything we do. This aligns seamlessly with the Trust's vision of 'students first, raising standards and transforming lives,' ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.


I am immensely proud that our students possess a strong moral code and behave well in and outside of lessons and they actively contribute to the wider community. Our students display an in-depth understanding of protected characteristics and understand the importance of fundamental British values. As an advocate of research informed pedagogical practice I am passionate about our 5 pillars of learning. Equally, I am proud of how we explicitly teach behaviours through our personal development curriculum and our positive discipline for learning and life practices. This allows all students to understand how to be safe, be responsible, be respectful and be extraordinary in the 21st century. The unwavering dedication of our staff, who know the needs of students and respond accordingly are pivotal in delivering this holistic education.


We are seeking prospective colleagues who share our passion for developing well-rounded individuals and align with our core purpose. I look forward to welcoming you into our academy.


Mr Paul Taylor


If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Karen Hutchinson ( Regional Finance Manager) by email k.hutchinson@grange.outwood.com



Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

Secure Pay & Pension:

Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training & Progression:

Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Flexibility & Leave:

Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)*

Wellbeing & Perks:

Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.


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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.