Finance Assistant

The Board of Directors, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Local Governing Body are seeking to appoint a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our high-performing support staff team and contribute to the smooth running of our school. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our financial processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned with our mission to help every pupil use their God-given talents to succeed academically.

The position would suit someone with strong organisational and numerical skills and a high level of attention to detail. Whether you are already working in a school environment or looking to bring your finance experience into the education sector. You may be a recent graduate seeking to begin your career in finance, or an experienced professional looking for a rewarding role in a values-driven setting.

We are seeking someone who can work with integrity, maintain confidentiality, and support the Catholic ethos of Archbishop Ilsley while contributing positively to our busy finance team.

Archbishop Ilsley is a large, oversubscribed Catholic Secondary School in Acocks Green, on the border of Hall Green and Yardley, that caters for pupils between the ages of 11 and 18.  There are 210 pupils in each year and the Sixth Form is predicted to grow considerably over the next five years.  OFSTED rated the school ‘good’ in the last graded inspection.  Our GCSE results are strong; the percentage of pupils achieving a good pass in Maths and English has increased by 10% in two years.

This position is only available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We regret we cannot sponsor candidates from abroad or provide a work visa.

Closing date: Monday 15^th December at 9:00am

Interview date: TBC

Please send your completed CES application form to recruitment@ilsley.bham.sch.uk  https://saintteresaofcalcutta.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Application-form.pdf

St Teresa of Calcutta MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff to share the commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and a social media check, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Any incidents or issues identified from the search will be explored with the applicant at interview. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website.