Senior Finance & Administration Officer

"Pupils, and students in the sixth form, flourish at this school. They are immensely proud of their school and its history. Pupils experience an ambitious curriculum that is successfully designed to build a deep and secure body of knowledge over time. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education." (Ofsted 2022)"

Senior Finance & Administration Officer

Grade 5 SCP 18 - 23, £29,269 to £32,076 per annum (Pay award pending)

Full-time, 36 hours 40 minutes per week (including an element of flexible working)

Full Year

Fixed Term Contract for 1 year (initially due to secondment of post holder)

The Blue Coat School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Finance & Administration Officer. Under the direction of the Business & Finance Manager you will be responsible for the crucial processes which enable the finance team to operate on a day to day basis, providing effective and efficient finance management in line with statutory regulation and MAT policies and procedures. You will also be part of the wider admin team, actively support general school events and operation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent interpersonal skills.


• Has the ability to problem solve and collaborate with others.


• Is enthusiastic and flexible.


• Wants a new challenge with the potential to shape the department and have a genuine impact on the lives of our young people.


If you are passionate about education and the importance it holds in shaping the next generation then we would love to hear from you.

Whilst it would be beneficial to the role, you do not need to have worked in education in order to be a successful candidate for the role.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside The Blue Coat School, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust


• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension


• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service


• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks


The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust


• The Trust's statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.


• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.


Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 20 May 2024

Interviews: Thursday 23 May 2024

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.


• Has excellent interpersonal skills.


• Has the ability to problem solve and collaborate with others.


• Is enthusiastic and flexible.


• Wants a new challenge with the potential to shape the department and have a genuine impact on the lives of our young people.


If you are passionate about education and the importance it holds in shaping the next generation then we would love to hear from you.

Whilst it would be beneficial to the role, you do not need to have worked in education in order to be a successful candidate for the role.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.


• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust


• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension


• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service


• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks


The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.