Finance & HR Assistant

Located in the heart of Portsmouth, The Flying Bull Academy is a two form entry primary school with a vibrant Nursery and an alternative provision setting for children with SEMH needs. The Academy is proud of its caring ethos; encouraging and supporting children and colleagues to achieve their full potential.  It is a positive, vibrant school, with a curriculum that inspires and enables our children to build upon prior knowledge and experiences in order to deepen their knowledge both academically and socially.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, reliable and adaptable person with a positive 'can do' attitude to join our friendly administration team within the academy office. 

The successful candidate will support the Business Manager in the day to day financial management, HR and Health & Safety processes of the academy. The post holder will need to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills in order to fulfil these key roles.

You will be an excellent communicator who is able to adapt to the challenges of working in a primary academy in a calm and consistent manner.  With a keenness and enthusiasm for the role, you will be able to prioritise and show initiative within a demanding, but rewarding, working environment. Experience using the Education Finance systems would be advantageous.

In return, you will be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, bringing you added benefits and opportunities. All training relevant to the role will be provided as well as opportunities for further CPD and development. You will find that each of our Academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed; please ring the school office to arrange an appointment (02392 694313).

You can apply for this vacancy by downloading the University of Chichester Academy Trust application form (www.unicat.org.uk/careers) and supporting documents and sending it to the school by e-mail (cnaughton@fbacademy.co.uk) or post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.