Chief Financial & Operations Leader - School (Term-Time)

University of Cambridge Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Cambridge Primary School, a large three-form entry Free School, invites applications for a Chief Financial Officer. The school is known for inclusion, ambition and innovation and collaborates with the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education.

The role covers financial management and compliance, HR and procurement, and governance support with the Headteacher as Accounting Officer. Salary is SCP 34-38 (£45,091-£49,282 FTE) and the post is term-time, with start date January 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong financial judgement and absolute integrity.
• Experience in school/education finance is desirable.
• Ability to lead and develop a business team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and compliance.
• Oversee HR and procurement.
• Support governance and work with the Headteacher as Accounting Officer.

Skills

Financial management

HR management

Procurement

Governance

Job description

University of Cambridge Primary School, a large three-form entry Free School, invites applications for a Chief Financial Officer. The school is known for inclusion, ambition and innovation and collaborates with the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education.

The role covers financial management and compliance, HR and procurement, and governance support with the Headteacher as Accounting Officer. Salary is SCP 34-38 (£45,091-£49,282 FTE) and the post is term-time, with start date January 2027.