Full Time, Permanent position.
37 hours a week, with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Based at the Trust offices in Sittingbourne, Kent

Swale Academies Trust wish to appoint an additional finance assistant to enhance our developing central services team providing a comprehensive and effective financial and administrative service to schools across the Trust.

The successful appointee will be enthusiastic and motivated with an adaptable and flexible attitude.

This is an excellent opportunity to pursue a rewarding career with the trust, to support our increasing family of schools in educating children in the south east.

The posts are based at our central offices in Sittingbourne although some travel to our schools may be necessary.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the recruitment pack which can be found on Kent Teach. https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=86517

Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 ( option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Gavin Bailey, Head of Finance at the Trust for an informal discussion regarding the post gavin.bailey@swale.at and 01795 426091

If I am successful in gaining an interview, how will this occur during the current COVID-19 pandemic?
Due to the current situation we may plan to interview remotely using a video call. We would ensure that candidates who were successful in gaining an interview were supported with the technology so that this process is seamless. We will provide you with details of the process with your interview invite.
Our advice would be that those who were successful in gaining an interview should prepare as they would for a face to face and dress smart casual. We will allow plenty of time to ensure that you are able to answer our questions in full and you will not be judged if you are having problems with your technology.
We will leave plenty of opportunity for questions at the end of the interview, and we will spend lots of time talking and unpicking your answers. Please come prepared to share anything you’d like that we didn’t cover, or any questions you have about it. We really appreciate your adaptability in these unprecedented times.

Interview Date: Week Commencing 3rd May 2021

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Head of Finance: Gavin Bailey