Finance Manager at St Edward's School

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edward's School in Poole seeks an experienced Finance professional to support the Headteacher and School Business Manager in developing the school's strategic and operational financial management.

The role focuses on finance management within a school context, requiring strong communication, organisational skills and the ability to work strategically while maintaining high operational standards. The post offers a supportive team, excellent facilities and opportunities for tailored CPD.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Finance, ideally in a school context.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work strategically while maintaining excellent operational standards.
• Share commitment to the school's ethos and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• SupportHeadteacher and School Business Manager in developing strategic and operational financial management for the school.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance, financial controls and safeguarding requirements are met.

Skills

Finance management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Job description

About the role

Grade G SCP 18 to 23 dependent on experience

30 to 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

£31,537 to £34,434 pro-rata (Pay award pending)

Actual Salary 30 hours £22,460 to £24,523

Actual Salary 37 hours £27,700 to £30,245

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

Depending on the successful applicant's background and expertise, the role will either focus solely on the Finance Manager role or for talented candidates with the skills and experience, an additional 7 hours per week is available to also lead our Office Administration Team.

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.

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: Thursday 3 September 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 7 September 2026