Ashmole Trust was formed in 2015 building upon the success of Ashmole Academy and its tradition of outstanding school performance. The Trust currently consists of a primary and secondary school and has future expansion plans.  

Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station.  The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff, and continues to support other schools as a Behaviour Hub lead school. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.

Benefits of working for our school:

• Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school.
• Extensive professional development to ensure high quality teaching through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training.
• A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities.
• Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site.
• On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays.
• Opportunities to be part of a range of school trips including destinations in Europe and the USA.

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Finance Assistant

36 hours per week, Term time plus 10 days (40 working weeks)

Pay point 17-21

Actual salary £25,866-£28,365 pa

Required as soon as possible, a full time Finance Assistant to join Ashmole Academy. Responsibilities will include; preparing requisitions, processing invoices, dealing with creditors, all invoice enquiries, bank reconciliations, processing FSM applications, maintaining ParentPay and school shop and assisting in the preparation of month end accounts. Good computer skills, including Excel, and previous accounting experience are advantageous.

Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station. Ashmole Academy is ranked as one of the most successful secondary schools in the country. In the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025, we are recognised as the second highest riser school, climbing 143 places, and now ranked 193rd. The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.

Benefits of working for Ashmole Academy

· Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school

· Extensive professional development to ensure high quality leadership and teaching through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training

· A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities

· A two-week October half term.

· Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site

· On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays

· Opportunities to be part of a range of school trips including destinations in Europe and the USA

Closing Date: 10:00am Friday 31st October 2025

Job Description 

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Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

Ashmole Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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