Finance Officer

James Rennie School

California Road

Carlisle

CA3 0BU

Headteacher: Ms Kerry Dunbobbin Regional Director: Mr Kris Williams

T: 01228 554280 E: adminoffice@jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk W: www.jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk

Responsible To: Business Manager North

Salary Information: Scale NJC 24-26: £36,581 - £38,510 (Actual starting Salary - £32,220)

Hours of post: Full time post (37 hours per week). This is a term time only post, plus two weeks, working across schools in the Northern Hub based at the James Rennie School site.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Officer to play a key role in the effective delivery of financial services across Eden Academy Trust. Working closely with senior colleagues and school teams, you will oversee a range of financial processes, support budget monitoring and payroll, supervise Finance Assistants and help ensure robust and consistent financial procedures across the Trust.

The Eden Academy Trust consists of five specialist schools and settings located in our Southern Hub and four specialist schools in our Northern Hub. Our schools specialise in meeting the educational needs of children and young adults with a range of complex needs including those who are autistic, and those who have physical or sensory needs. This is a great opportunity to join the Eden Academy Trust as we grow.

Please see full job description and person specification attached below.

If you would like further information, or an informal conversation please contact sudhi.pathak@theedenacademy.co.uk

James Rennie School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy

Diversity Statement

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive. Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported. We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do. Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.