At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and provide insights to support educational decisions.
- Company: Great Schools Trust, committed to values-led financial leadership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunity for impactful leadership.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education through strategic financial management.
- Qualifications: Strong financial expertise and commitment to public service.
The predicted salary is between 103030 - 110892 £ per year.
Great Schools Trust
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours, all year round
Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week at King's Leadership Academy Warrington and regular travel across Trust academies
Salary: £103,030 - £110,892 FTE
Start: Negotiable
This is an important executive appointment for Great Schools Trust. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer who can provide strategic, values-led financial leadership across our Trust. This is a demanding full-time role that requires technical excellence, strong professional judgment, and a clear commitment to stewarding public money.
At GST, financial decisions are educational decisions. They shape what we can sustain, where we can invest and how confidently we can plan for the future. We are looking for someone who can help us turn financial information into insight, strengthen financial planning and assurance and support leaders to make wise, evidence-informed decisions.
The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, Executive Team, trustees, academy leaders and central colleagues. You will lead and develop the finance function, support long-term sustainability and ensure our resources are aligned with the Trust's mission, values and priorities.
We have taken considerable care to produce a thorough recruitment guide for this role, which gives much fuller detail about the Trust, the context, the culture and the breadth of the CFO position. We ask all prospective candidates to read this carefully before applying. The guide is attached and can also be accessed here: CFO Recruitment Guide.
Our current CFO remains in post until the end of December 2026 and would be happy to meet prospective candidates to provide insight into the role and the Trust. Depending on the level of interest, we may also arrange group briefing calls with members of the Executive Team.
For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact: Hayley Fenlon at h.fenlon@greatschoolstrust.com
Chief Financial Officer in Warrington employer: The Great Schools Trust
The Great Schools Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the development of its staff and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on strategic HR practices, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to a meaningful mission in education. The hybrid working model offers flexibility, allowing for a balanced work-life integration in a supportive environment dedicated to nurturing talent.
