The Waldegrave Trust Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5LH TEL: 020 8894 3244, FAX: 020 8893 3670 May 2015 Dear Applicant Finance Assistant Permanent Contract, 12 hours per week, term time only (FTE 0.284) NJC Scale 4, 5,540-6,116 pro rata depending on experience Start Date: 1 September 2015 Thank you for your interest in the above post. I enclose an application form, together with the job profile, person specification and some information about the school. This is a permanent post for 12 hours/ week, term time only. This position is across the academy trust and whilst the successful candidate will work mainly in Waldegrave School, they may also be required to work with Nelson Primary School. Hours and days worked will be arranged with the person appointed, however, we envisage the post to be spread over three days a week. I hope you will decide to apply. Please send your completed application form, addressed to the headteacher, Mrs Philippa Nunn, by noon on Wednesday, 20 May 2015. If you send your application by e-mail, please address it to: jobs@waldegrave.org.uk. Interviews will be held the following week. May I wish you every success and thank you for the time and effort I know you will put in to your application. Yours sincerely Philippa Nunn Headteacher
Please read these notes before completing the application form It will help us if you follow these instructions: We would prefer you to fill in your application using Word or a word compatible format and submit it by email. Please include everything you wish the panel to consider on the form rather than in any separate document or covering email. Please give the full name and title of both your referees, and ensure that the full address, telephone numbers and email addresses are included. Your referees will be contacted if you are short-listed. If you are short-listed we will contact you by email. Please submit your application form by 12 noon on the closing date to:- jobs@waldegrave.org.uk You will be asked to sign a hard copy if you are appointed. Waldegrave School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All our staff are required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check and declare previous convictions. We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and aim for our staff to reflect the school community. It will help us to monitor the success of our recruitment strategies if you complete the ethnic monitoring information page of the application form. The information you provide will be treated as confidential and will not be made available to the short-listing panel. Assistant.doc p 2 of 6
Job Profile Job Title: Key Purpose: Accountable to: Finance Assistant NJC Scale 4 To assist in the day to day administration of the Trust s finances. Finance Officer School Business Manager Key Accountabilities To process official and unofficial fund transactions Key Tasks Keeping accurate and up to date manual and computerised records for income and expenditure receipting and banking cheques and cash processing orders paying invoices promptly and following up supplier queries providing financial information when required by staff handling and recording petty cash loading activities onto parentpay Other duties and responsibilities Undertaking any other duties as requested by the Finance Officer / School Business Manager commensurate with the grading and responsibilities of the post Assistant.doc p 3 of 6
Person Specification Finance Assistant Essential Desirable Qualifications Good GCSE English Language and Mathematics or equivalent. Experience Experience of working with accounting systems such as PS Financials Experience of working in a team. Experience of working in an office and of routine office procedures. Abilities, skills, knowledge and understanding Good working knowledge of Excel (i.e. Pivot Tables, formulae) Good working knowledge of Word (i.e. mail merge) Ability to work accurately with cash, cheques and computerised payments in line with the Trust s financial procedures. An understanding of the need for integrity and the ability to set a good example. The ability to prioritise tasks, work calmly and quickly under pressure and respond flexibly to changing demands. The willingness to update skills and knowledge with changes in systems and technology. Assistant.doc p 4 of 6
Information about the school Waldegrave is a successful and over-subscribed comprehensive academy for girls aged 11 to 16. Waldegrave introduced a sixth form in September 2014 which also welcomes boys. The wider success of Waldegrave has been recognised in many different ways: Graded outstanding by Ofsted inspectors. (2007) 95% of students achieved 5 A*-C at GCSE in 2013 Designated a Teaching School (2011) Designated a Science College (2004) Sportsmark Award, Silver Artsmark, Healthy Schools Award, Eco Schools Award Investor in Careers Staffing The school has a staff of 80 teachers, 15 technician and curriculum support staff, 9 administrative staff and 3 premises staff. School lunches, grounds maintenance and cleaning are provided through competitive contracting. There is a strong commitment to training and professional development, and the work/life balance of all staff. Students There are 1,000 students on roll, plus a further 100 enrolled in Year 12. In recent years the number of applicants for places at Waldegrave has greatly exceeded the planned admission number. The students come from a wide range of religious, cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds. Approximately 20% of the students are from homes where English is not the first language, and there are 43 home languages other than English spoken amongst the students. The number of students entitled to free school meals is approximately 9%. The staying on rate at 16 is over 90% and the majority of students continue in education post-16. Curriculum The curriculum is broad, balanced and differentiated so that the needs of individual students are met. Girls are placed into eight all-ability tutor groups when they arrive at the school and these form the basis of teaching groups. Setting is introduced to suit the needs of students and the demands of the subjects. Homework is set regularly and seen as an important extension to the curriculum. We provide a range of extra-curricular activities that includes orchestras; choirs, sports clubs, a gardening club and GCSE Astronomy and we hope to add to these. Regular productions and musical events are a part of the school calendar. All students in the upper school have a work experience placement and use this as part of GCSE coursework. Pastoral System and Student Voice The pastoral system is based on a house system. Each year is divided into 8 mixed ability forms containing 25 students. Two forms in each year are allocated to each House. These forms are made up to include students from a mixture of feeder schools while maintaining friendship groups. As students move up the school, they remain in the same mixed ability tutor group for registration and tutor time. Form tutors have the first responsibility for the welfare, progress and attendance of the members of their tutor group. The School Council and Year Councils, led by students and made up of elected members from each year and tutor group, meet regularly and discuss a wide range of issues. These forums provide an opportunity for students to voice their ideas about all aspects of school life. The head girl and deputy head girl attend some governing body meetings. Students have the opportunity to train as peer mediators - these are students who work with others in all years to resolve disagreements. The house system provides opportunities for students to take part in competitive events, take on responsibility and gain team and leadership skills. Students of all ages can play a role and work with students in other tutor groups in the same year group and with older/younger students. It provides more opportunities Assistant.doc p 5 of 6
for teamwork and more responsibility to those who might otherwise not have the opportunity to come forward, lead and contribute. Students are awarded house points and pin badges. The School Day The timetable for KS3 and KS4 is arranged over 22 70-minute lessons per week. There are 5 lessons on Mondays and Tuesdays, and four lessons on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The earlier finish on three days provides the opportunity for a range of after school activities and clubs. The school day is longer for KS5 students. Parents All parents are members of the Parents Association which supports the school and helps to raise funds. The Parents Association has been successful in fundraising for specific projects. There are clear routes for communication with parents, and the school often uses opportunities to seek feedback. Parents Consultation Meetings are held for students in each year group. In Years 7 to 10 students receive a profile (report) of their work each year and, at the end of Year 11, they are presented with their Record of Achievement. We also have a system of interim monitoring so that parents receive a grade sheet summarising their daughter s effort and achievement. Site and Buildings The school is set in spacious and attractive grounds; we have our own playing fields within the 14.5-acre site. The school has received significant investment over the past academic year in a new sixth form block, dining room and sports hall, and a refurbished performing arts centre. There are well-equipped specialist facilities and good staff room facilities. There are twelve science labs and six ICT suites. Student Achievement 5 A*-C GCSE 5 A*-C with English & Maths 2012 95 80 1019.3 2013 95 86 1029.1 2014 88 83 TBC KS2 to KS 4 CVA (incl. English & Maths) Assistant.doc p 6 of 6