What is it like to work at a Saffron Academy Trust school?

R A Butler is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Please see below for our current vacancies. For safeguarding purposes we are only able to accept completed application forms, not CVs.

We are a vibrant and happy school in Saffron Walden, where staff are proud to work.  We are looking to recruit the positions below.  If you would like to apply for a vacancy, please complete our Application Form which can be found at the bottom of the page.

Finance Officer

Start:  October
Salary:  Scale 5 £23,194-£24,496 FTE pro rata for hours worked
42 weeks per year
Permanent contract
32 hours over four or five days

We are looking for an individual with experience of finances and IT to deliver efficient financial services for the school. The role will involve working closely with the School Business Manager and the finance team at Saffron Academy Trust. Day to day duties include placing orders, taking deliveries, being the prime user of the accounting system, overseeing payroll, cash and banking activities and liaising with lettings.  Training will be available.

Closing date – midday 13th October 2023

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R A Butler Academy is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks.