Chief Financial Officer

Great Learners Trust; South Heath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Learners Trust in the United Kingdom seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead our finance function and shape the future of our network of schools.

As CFO, you will be a strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring financial sustainability, prudent investment, and strong governance to support pupils and teachers. Be Bold, Be Brave and Be Ambitious guide our work as we grow and improve outcomes for children across our trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong financial leadership, ensure long-term sustainability and responsible governance.
• Help us invest confidently in the things that matter most to pupils, colleagues and schools.
• Be a strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team and broaden impact across the Trust.

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Great Learners Trust

Thank you for your interest in joining Great Learners Trust as our Chief Financial Officer.

This is an exciting moment in our journey. As we continue to grow and strengthen our family of schools, we are seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our Executive Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the next phase of our development.

At Great Learners Trust, everything starts with children. We believe that every child deserves an exceptional education and the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their starting point. Children only get one chance, and we are determined to leave no stone unturned in giving them the very best start in life.

Our schools are united by a shared commitment to excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. We are proud of the strong foundations we have built and ambitious about what comes next. As a Trust, we work together to ensure every school benefits from collective expertise and support, while retaining its own unique character and place at the heart of its community.

As CFO, you will be much more than our financial lead. You will be a strategic partner, helping us make the best possible decisions for our pupils, colleagues and schools. You will provide strong financial leadership, ensure long‑term sustainability and help us invest confidently in the things that matter most.

We are looking for someone who combines outstanding financial expertise with a deep understanding of how finance can enable educational success. Someone who is collaborative, forward‑thinking and values‑driven. Someone who shares our ambition to make a genuine difference.

Our values of Be Bold, Be Brave and Be Ambitious underpin everything we do. They shape our decisions, define our culture and drive our commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for children.

If you are inspired by our vision and want to help build something truly awesome, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Sarah Baber

Chief Executive Officer
Great Learners Trust

Safeguarding and Equality

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

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity.

Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.