At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial and business strategy for schools, influencing key decisions.
- Company: Join Everest Community Academy, a vibrant school at the heart of Basingstoke.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, ongoing training, well-being support, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while fostering a supportive community.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in financial management with an accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
The predicted salary is between 41983 - 46564 £ per year.
Salary: Hampshire Grade F1 - F5 £41,983 - £46,564 with some flexibility to recognise exceptional experience
Benefits:
- Workplace pension through LGPS
- Occupational sick pay
- Recognition policies
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Well‑being support
- Family friendly policies
- On‑site parking
About Everest Community Academy
Everest Community Academy is a thriving secondary school at the heart of its local community, proudly serving families across Basingstoke and the surrounding area. At Everest, our core values aspire, enrich, belong, shape everything we do. We are unapologetically ambitious for our students and committed to delivering the highest standards of education. Our goal is to be the school of choice for local families, recognised for our inclusive ethos, strong academic outcomes, and unwavering belief in the potential of every child. Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to spark curiosity, raise aspirations, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are equally focused on supporting students’ social and emotional development, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in an ever‑changing world.
Details
Position: School Business Leader
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Key responsibilities include:
- Work closely with the Trust’s central team and cluster leader to support setting the strategic financial and business direction of the relevant schools
- Negotiate and influence strategic decision making within the schools’ senior team
- Attend senior management/leadership team, full governing committee and appropriate governors’ sub‑committee meetings as necessary
Requirements include:
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
- Accounting qualification or equivalent significant experience in financial management
- Proven track record of continuous professional development
Our Culture:
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
Safeguarding and DBS
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date for this vacancy is the 27th July 2026.
