FIRWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Executive Headteacher: Mrs Sally McFarlane
Head of School: Debbie Coburn
“Learning without Limits”
Finance Assistant
Contract: Part Time - 20 hours, Monday – Friday, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as possible
Actual Salary: £8,348.87 - £9,184.56 (Grade 4, Scale 17 – 21)
Firwood High School is a successful 11-19 special school meeting the needs of children with complex learning difficulties.
Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Finance Assistant to join our busy office team. A professional and responsive manner is required for the role, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Firwood is at an exciting time in its development. We have a fantastic state of the art building which opened in 2012 and an emerging long-term partnership with Ladywood School and Outreach Service, a National Teaching School.
You will:
- Be able to work independently and as part of an effective team
- Literate and numerate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a positive approach to working effectively with all members of the school community
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadline
- Be prepared to contribute to all aspects of school life
- To work within and uphold the ethos of our school
We will offer you:
- A challenging yet rewarding working environment working with inspirational young people
- Professional development to support you in your career
- Hardworking, dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff
- A genuinely happy and caring place to work
- Strong links with the community and our co-located Academy
Application packs may be downloaded or are available from the school:
Firwood High School,
Stitch-Mi-Lane, Harwood, Bolton. BL2 4HU.
Email: jphillips@firwood.bolton.sch.uk
Tel: 01204 333044
Closing Date for applications: Thursday, 3 May 2018 at noon.
Shortlisting: Tuesday, 8 May 2018.
Interviews will be held week commencing 14 May 2018.
Visits to school are most welcome and will take place on Monday 30 April at 2.00 pm. Please contact the school office on 01204 333044 to arrange.
Applications should be returned for the attention of Mrs J Phillips, School Business Manager, Firwood High School, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 4HU or by email to jphillips@firwood.bolton.sch.uk
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application Form.doc
Job Description.doc