Finance Manager at St Edward's School

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St Edward’s School Poole is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our supportive leadership team. The role covers strategic and operational financial management, reporting to the Headteacher and School Business Manager, with a permanent contract for 30 hours per week during term time, plus INSET days and five days in holidays.

The post offers a pro-rata salary range of £32,578–£35,570, with an actual salary band of £23,201–£25,332 depending on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Have significant experience in Finance, ideally in a school context;
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills;
• Can work strategically while maintaining excellent operational standards;
• Share our commitment to supporting staff and delivering the very best outcomes for our students;
• Have a sincere commitment to our ethos and vision as a school, and our drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and School Business Manager to develop strategic and operational management of the school.
• Oversee financial planning, reporting and budgeting within the school context.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance across the school.

Skills

Finance experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

School context experience

Job description

Finance Manager

Grade G SCP 18 to 23 dependent on experience

30 hours per week,

40 weeks per year

£32,578 to £35,570 pro-rata

Actual Salary £23,201 to £25,332

St Edward’s School is a high-performing school with an amazing Support Staff team. Our school is heavily oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation for combining high expectations of all, with warm relational approaches to learning.

We are seeking applications from experienced Finance professionals, who will play a key role in supporting the Headteacher and School Business Manager to develop the strategic and operational management of the school.

Further Information

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Have significant experience in Finance, ideally in a school context;
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills;
• Can work strategically while maintaining excellent operational standards;
• Share our commitment to supporting staff and delivering the very best outcomes for our students.
• have a sincere commitment to our ethos and vision as a school, and our drive for continuous improvement.

The post is permanent, 30 hrs per week, term time including INSET days plus 5 days during the school holidays. The working pattern for this role to be discussed at interview and can be flexible for the right candidate.

About Us

In return we offer a happy working environment, fantastic students, great facilities, tailored CPD and a highly motivated staff community.

Please visit our website at https://st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/ for further information about our unique school.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. All appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

Closing date: Wednesday 23 September 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026