Finance Business Partner

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

Scholars’ Education Trust based at Samuel Ryder Academy

Grade: M1 (FTE £42,217 progressing to  £46,424, inclusive of Fringe allowance)

Hours: 37 hrs per week

Contract: Permanent – Term Time + 5 days INSET + 2 weeks

Actual annual salary: £37,972 (progressing to £41,756)

We are looking for an exceptional Finance Business Partner who has the necessary skills and personal qualities to contribute to the strategic vision and leadership of the finance function within this forward looking, successful and growing Trust. The Finance Business Partner will take delegated responsibility for the financial management of academies/areas within the Trust.

The person appointed will be supported by the CFO and work with a dedicated central finance team. Candidates will need an accountant accreditation. The finance provision within the Trust is based in our central offices on the Samuel Ryder Academy site in St Albans. Travel to schools within the Trust will be required. 

We are a supportive employer with excellent training and personal development opportunities.

We can offer excellent local government pension scheme membership with an employer’s contribution of 21.65%.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Further details and application forms are available from the HR team at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, the Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 30 June 2025 9.00 am

Interview date: soon after

Start Date: September 2025

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.