Head of Finance & Operations

Teaching vacancies; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a Head of Finance and Operations to oversee financial resources, administration, IT, and facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in managing budgets and operations, contributing to strategic planning within the Senior Leadership Team. With a commitment to enhancing educational provisions, this role offers an opportunity to drive positive change in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience managing significant budgets (£5m+), preferably within education or public sector.
• Strong leadership experience managing finance and operations teams.
• Knowledge of financial compliance in a UK education setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational staff to ensure efficient deployment of resources.
• Assist Headteacher and CFO in budget setting and overseeing school financial management.
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

CCAB Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Diploma in Schools Business Management

Job description

Job details

Job role

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern
Full time

Contract type
Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary
£52,805.00 - £54,931.00 Annually (Actual)

Head of Finance & Operations job summary

Head of Finance and Operations

37 hours a week full year (52 weeks per year)

Grade R Points 43 - 45 - £52,805 - £54,931

Are you looking for your next challenge? Would you like to join a school where relationships are key and contribute to a caring and nurturing environment where young people flourish under the guidance of a dedicated and professional team of staff?

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a Head of Finance and Operations to provide comprehensive operational and business management support to the Headteacher, ensuring effective management of financial resources, administration, information technology, health and safety, and facilities. This role includes leadership within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to strategic planning, decision-making, and the overall management of the school's operational functions to achieve an excellent educational provision for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, decision-making, and attending all relevant meetings, including School Standard Committee meetings.

Lead and manage operational staff to ensure effective and efficient deployment of resources and systems.

Assist the Headteacher and CFO in budget setting, overseeing school-level financial management and ensuring operational finance leadership is strong across the school.

Oversee the facilities' strategic management including building projects.

Develop leadership skills within the operations team, fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.

About You:

Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline or CCAB Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or Diploma in Schools Business Management.

Experience managing significant budgets (£5m+), preferably within education, public sector, or a regulated environment.

Strong leadership experience, managing finance and operational teams.

Knowledge of financial compliance in a UK education setting

Experience in estates/facilities management, procurement, and IT.

Strategic thinker with strong financial planning skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Strong ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.

What we offer:

We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff. Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under the banner of 'Growing Great People'. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction programme. We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community - 'Staff are proud to work at Polesworth and staff retention is high' (Ofsted, 2023). 'There is a respectful and caring culture across the school' (Ofsted, 2023).

What you offer:

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.

The main duties and responsibilities are as indicated in the role job description and person specification, other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the Headteacher. Please note that the post holder may be required to work outside of normal working hours for activities, meetings and emergencies.

The post holder is required to support and encourage the trust's ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the Board of Directors, including child protection matters.

School visits are welcomed, please contact Nicky Holland on [e-mail] if you would like to come and have a tour of our school.

Closing date for applications is: Midnight on Tuesday 24th June 2025

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Applications are via our online recruitment portal. The link to the portal is via our website: www.thepolesworthschool.com/vacancies

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

"Education is for improving lives and for leaving your community and world better than you found it"

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Bonus, LTIP, Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, Pension
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Bonus, LTIP, Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, Pension