Chief Financial Officer - Ethos Academy Trust

Kirklees Council; Batley; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Academy Trust invites applications for a Chief Financial Officer to join Reach Academy's leadership team in West Yorkshire. The CFO will provide strategic financial leadership across the Trust, ensure governance, and drive sustainable growth in education.

The successful candidate will report to the CEO and work with school leaders to maximise outcomes for pupils and communities. Interview date: TBC. Closing date: 21 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership across the Trust.
• Report to the Chief Executive Officer and lead the Trust's financial strategy.
• Drive governance, compliance and value for pupils and communities.

Job description

Location(s)

Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BQ

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Ethos Academy Trust

Hours

Full time 52 weeks per year

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BQ

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Executive Leader

Salary

Full-time salary Band 1 [16 [20 (£77,676 - £85547), Band 2 [21 -[25 (£87,664 - £96,694)

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ethos Academy Trust

Full-time salary Band 1 [16 [20 (£77,676 - £85547), Band 2 [21 -[25 (£87,664 - £96,694)

The higher salary band is reserved for candidates who bring exceptional levels of expertise, experience, and performance. Appointment within Band B will be considered where an applicant can evidence a substantial and demonstrable contribution at a comparable level, together with the capability to make a significant strategic impact from the outset.

Applicants

This is an exciting opportunity to join Ethos Academy Trust, where we aim to deliver the very best educational experiences for pupils across the primary and secondary age range.

Our academies are welcoming, calm and purposeful and, within a nurturing ethos, our learners are stretched academically, supported pastorally and developed socially and emotionally.

We are looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to join our passionate and hardworking team at Ethos Academy Trust.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in education and you are committed and passionate to making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

About This Role

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic financial leadership across the Trust, ensuring the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance, and compliance. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO will lead the development and delivery of the Trust's financial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, educational excellence, and long-term organisational success. The successful candidate will be a commercially astute and values-driven leader, with the ability to influence at Board level, drive continuous improvement, and ensure resources are deployed effectively to maximise outcomes for pupils and communities.

Interview date: TBC

If you require further information or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Callum Priestley

Safeguarding statement

Ethos Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ethos Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced DBS check (including Children's Barred List) and past employment references.

Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including 'spent convictions' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1972 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Closing date

21 October 2026, 9:00 AM