Finance and Operations Manager at St Augustine Academy
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About this Role
JobOpportunity: Financeand Operations Manager
Salary: £52,950 - £57,686 per annum (WAT Central Pay Scale, Points 22-26)
Contract: Permanent
Hours:Full time
St Augustine Academy is lookingto appoint an experienced and proactive Finance and Operations Manager to joinour dedicated and friendly school team.
This is a key role supporting the effective financial and operational runningof the Academy and wider Trust. You will work closely with senior staff and theTrust Finance Team to help ensure high standards across finance, site andpremises, IT, administration, health and safety, and payroll input.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, andexperience in school business or operational management. Experience in managingteams and a commitment to delivering high-quality support services areessential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Overseeday-to-day finance operations, ensuring compliance with the Trust FinanceHandbook, ESFA requirements, and internal control systems.
• Supportthe Finance Business Partner and Trust Finance Director with monthly reporting,audits, year-end procedures, and statutory financial returns.
• Manageand reconcile payroll processes in liaison with external providers, ensuringaccurate pension and salary administration.
• Linemanage and support operational leads including finance, site, IT, administration,and catering, ensuring effective performance management and development.
• Ensurerobust H&S procedures are in place, including risk assessments, emergencyplanning, training, and incident reporting.
• Overseemaintenance, repairs, and capital projects in collaboration with the SiteManager, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient school facilities.
• Work withthe IT Network Manager to ensure IT systems are secure, effective, andcompliant with data protection and information governance requirements.
• Managethe wider administration team to ensure high-quality support services,efficient communication, and continuous service improvement.
• Overseecatering provision and school lettings to ensure value for money and smoothoperations across both internal and external services.
• Ensureoperational practices align with relevant legislation, Trust policies, and riskmanagement procedures, maintaining accurate records and reporting as required.
Informal visits are welcome. CV's will not be accepted.
Applications will beconsidered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed beforethe closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St AugustineAcademy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
What we offer
• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5years' service
• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff
• Laptop
• Free Car Parking
• Meals available on site for all staff between 8amto 2pm
• Free meals for all staff on Inset days and OpenEvening events
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Exceptional leave arrangements for family events
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme)with 24 - hour access
• Free fitness suite on site
Aboutour School
StAugustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicatedto fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportivecommunity, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personaldevelopment of both students and staff.
Our Christian Ethoshelps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positiveand open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.
OurAcademy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons andchallenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academiccurriculum, a strong behaviour policy.
Weare committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. Weoffer additional training days, support staff to complete additionalqualifications and remove unnecessary workload.
Weare one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WATis part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodardin 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schoolsin England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share acommon ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.
Ourethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education tothe students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excelin delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students.Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also toteach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. Webelieve that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play anactive role in their development.
DBS Checks
This post is subject to theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, assuch, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to theDisclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Asylum and Immigration
To comply with Asylum and Immigrationlegislations you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or moredocuments from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proofof current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and validpermission to do the type of work offered.
St Augustine Academy is an equalopportunities employer. We positivelywelcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding Statement
The Academy is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall staff, including volunteers, to share in this commitment.
All posts will be subject tosafeguarding and vetting checks, including the receipt of two satisfactoryreferences. Shortlisted candidates willbe asked to complete a criminal record self-declaration form and will besubject to online searches as part of the recruitment process. Successful applicants will be required to undertakean Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, therefore individuals on the children's barredlist (and adults barred list where relevant) should not apply. There is a six-month probation period for allpost-holders.