Senior Finance Officer
| Job information | |
|---|---|
| Salary | 07HC (Scale Point 19-25) Commencing Point 19 |
| Organisation | The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School |
| Location | The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School |
| Hours | 37 Hours per week |
| Term/duration | Full Year |
| Closing date | 9 am on 11 February 2026 |
| Interview date(s) | Friday 13th February 2026 |
Job details
Required as Soon as Available
8.15am – 4.15pm per day (Monday – Thursday)
8.30am- 4.00 pm (Friday)
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an efficient and confident Senior Finance Officer to join our School Finance Team to ensure the secure administration of the school’s finances on a day to day basis.
This is a key role within the organisation and the successful applicant will be fully AAT qualified and ideally have some experience of financial administration within an educational setting. In addition to the financial requirement of the role, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Experience of working with SIMS/FMS is desirable but not essential. This role forms part of the finance team at the school under the direction of the School Business Manager.
This is a great time to be joining our school as we continue to build on our significant strengths and successes. We offer a school which is welcoming, with colleagues who are enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best for students.
The successful candidate will
· Be resilient and an adaptable team player
· Be an excellent communicator
· Have enthusiasm and a strong commitment to achievement, safeguarding and welfare of all children
· Have a sense of humour
· Be flexible, accommodating and a willingness to support other colleagues within the office environment
We would welcome any potential applicants for an informal visit. A detailed job description and application form are available on the school website.
Please note - we do not accept CVs
Please note only shortlisted successful candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.
All applications to be on a Bishops Application Form and are to be sent by email only to head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk
Ofsted 2021 rated ‘Good’ in all areas stated that “The school has a culture of continuous improvement. Senior leaders and governors are passionate about giving pupils the best education and care possible. This commitment permeates throughout the school”
SIAMS Inspection November 2025
‘Strong leadership drives the school vision’
‘The school is … enabling pupils and adults to flourish’
‘The needs of students …are met with compassion, enabling them to thrive’
‘By shaping a broad, creative and inclusive curriculum, leaders bring the school’s vision to life’
This post carries a requirement for an Enhanced disclosure (under the provisions of the Police Act 1997). The school will require you to give permission to carry out a disclosure.
For more information contact
Further information and an application form are available by emailing head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk
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