At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and operations for a thriving school trust.
- Company: Join Lord Williams's School, a top comprehensive school in Oxfordshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and the chance to make a real impact in education.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community focused on safeguarding and excellence.
- Why this job: Shape the financial future of a successful school and support student success.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in financial management and leadership roles.
The predicted salary is between 57600 - 65857 £ per year.
Lord Williams's School is a thriving and popular comprehensive school. The annual delegated budget is in excess of £15m and there is an additional £0.5m turnover from lettings income, sales and fundraising. The prime responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is to provide strategic management and leadership of the financial and commercial operations and performance of the Trust and to undertake the role of CFO as outlined in the Academies Trust Handbook and other documents from the DfE. The CFO leads, operates, maintains and develops the financial procedures and systems within the Trust in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Trustees, ensuring that legal requirements are met.
The school is split site, some two miles apart and converted to Academy status on 1st September 2012. It is a single school within a multi-academy Trust. There are 2,200 students on roll. The post supports the delivery of the highest quality teaching and learning and the fulfilment of the school's aims and objectives. Teamwork is a key feature of our work. The CFO is line managed by the Headteacher and has a key role in briefing and advising the SLT and Trustees. The CFO is accountable to the Headteacher.
The role of Chief Financial Officer is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team and be responsible for strategic management and leadership of the financial and commercial operations and performance of the Trust. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Trustees, ensuring the school's excellent financial position is maintained and enhanced. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire's largest and most successful schools. Effective administrative systems support the two sites. Students are well-behaved and motivated, and there is a strong sense of community in Thame, with a committed parent and carer support base.
Lord Williams's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory medical, reference and DBS clearance and also to The Asylum and Immigration Act ID checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023).
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.
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