Senior Finance Officer
Job Description
We are delighted to be recruiting a Senior Finance Officer to join our dedicated Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual with strong ICT, numeracy and organisational skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider Finance Team, helping to deliver an efficient, effective and high-quality finance service to the school.
Due to an internal promotion, we are delighted to be recruiting a Senior Finance Officer to join our dedicated Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual with strong ICT, numeracy and organisational skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider Finance Team, helping to deliver an efficient, effective and high-quality finance service to the school.
We are looking for someone who is confident, reliable and able to work collaboratively in a busy school environment, with a positive and professional approach.
The start date is as soon as possible.
The Weald is a high-achieving, popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes from Horsham, 35 minutes from Guildford and Brighton, and an hour by train to London.The school has an excellent record of academic and pastoral achievement and we pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every child is important.
The closing date for applications is 10am Monday 2 November 2026.
Please note that interviews will be held on Thursday 5 November 2026.
Safeguarding Statement
The Weald School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below, or an application pack may be downloaded from our website www.theweald.org.uk
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Please note that an application form must be completed for this post and should be returned to jobs@theweald.org.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Application Form (Support Staff)
Senior Finance Officer - Application Pack Oct 26
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Responsibilities
- To support the Finance Manager in the day-to-day operation of finance management, administrative and organisational processes
- To provide an efficient and professional service to staff, students and parents/carers
Qualifications
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- GCSE pass in English and Maths
- Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade c or equivalent