Job Description

Senior Finance Officer

Salary

: E Grade points 16 to 22

30,518 to 33,699 (pro rata) 15.82 to 17.47 hourly rate

Hours

: 1480 hours per annum (37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time, plus 5 non-pupil days, plus 5 days to be worked during the summer holidays)

We require an experienced, flexible, accurate and pro-active person to work in our busy finance office. This role will involve cash management, purchase order processing, finance support for school trips, banking & vat compliance.

The successful applicant must possess high level of accuracy and attention to detail, have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Previous experience of working in a school or financial environment, or an appropriate qualification is required.

Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher's PA, Joanna Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack.

Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025 at 9am

Interview Date: TBC

Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. An online check will be performed on shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here https://gts.devon.sch.uk/policies/

GTS Academy Trust, known as Great Torrington School. A company limited by guarantee,

registered in England and Wales, number 7698197. An exempt charity.

Registered Office: Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.82-17.47 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/11/2025