Job Description
At Leigh Academies Trust, we are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our established and supportive finance team, based at Leigh Academy Bearsted. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and effective financial operations across several of our academies in the Maidstone area.
Working closely with Principals, Finance Managers, and colleagues across the Trust, you’ll help provide a high-quality financial support service that enables our schools to focus on what matters most - giving every young person the best possible education.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values both professional growth and personal integrity. You’ll be part of a team that combines technical excellence with a strong sense of purpose - supporting our academies to deliver outstanding outcomes for students.
Please note that this is a busy position; our successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise, excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work. Experience working in the education sector is highly advantageous.
The basis of this role is permanent and offers an actual salary of £26,354 per annum (£29,146 full time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, term time + 3 weeks inset.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Bearsted
Leigh Academy Bearsted is an "exceptional academy in every way" as judged by Ofsted in January 2023. We are a growing academy, housed in a new, spacious, and modern building with well-resourced classrooms and extensive outdoor learning areas.
At our core is a broad and balanced curriculum, significantly enhanced as an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School. This inquiry-led framework fosters independent learners and challenging experiences, developing a genuine thirst for learning. We focus on the whole child, nurturing social, emotional, and academic skills, encouraging them to challenge, question, and take ownership of their learning.
Ofsted highlighted our outstanding ongoing professional development for staff, delivered both internally and by Trust curriculum experts. We are committed to providing a safe, caring environment where children feel empowered to take risks, embrace learning, and develop pride in their achievements.
Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting our website.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.