Finance Assistant

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Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.
At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes.

About the Role
The Finance Assistant supports the effective financial operations of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, contributing to the Trust’s values of Integrity, Care and Excellence. The role includes procuring goods and services, processing purchase orders and invoices, maintaining financial records, supporting income collection and school activities, and administering online payment and lettings systems. The post holder works closely with Trust colleagues, ensures compliance with financial procedures, and provides general administrative support, requiring strong organisation, accuracy and a professional, team‑focused approach.

Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a motivated and meticulous Finance Assistant who brings strong practical finance skills and a high level of ICT competence, including confident use of Microsoft Office applications. The ideal candidate will have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. They should be professional, reliable, approachable, and able to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy under pressure. Knowledge of accounting systems, purchase order processes, and spreadsheets is essential, along with the flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment needed to support the school’s financial operations and uphold high standards of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professionalism.

About Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is a highly regarded selective school set in the heart of Derbyshire. With a strong academic tradition and a clear focus on personal development, QEGS provides an inspiring and supportive environment in which pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school’s academic ambition goes hand in hand with a strong focus on care, character, and opportunity. With a supportive ethos and a track record of excellent results, it provides a stimulating learning environment that nurtures curiosity, resilience, and confidence. Students benefit from high‑quality teaching, a wide range of enrichment activities, and a warm, inclusive community that values every individual.

Why Join Tapestry?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call Sarah Smit on 01335 343658 ext. 11768.

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.queenelizabeths.derbyshire.sch.uk

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page via our website: Tapestry Learning Partnership