School Finance Director

Teaching vacancies; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary educational institution in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a full-time School Finance Director to oversee all finance aspects. The role requires a minimum of a relevant degree and significant experience in financial management. Interested candidates should use the application form provided by MyNewTerm. Closing date for applications is December 8, 2025. Interviews are planned for December 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management and oversight.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of compliance regulations in education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of finance and related compliance.
• Manage financial reporting and budgeting processes.
• Ensure operational efficiency and adherence to regulations.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic planning

Compliance oversight

Operational efficiency

Education

Relevant degree in finance or business

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 : £67,796.00 Annually (Actual). Leadership Range (11‑15) Fringe – £67,796 – £74,532

School and Position Summary

About Birchwood High School
Birchwood High School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school, offering eight forms of entry for students in Years 7 to 11, along with a thriving Sixth Form that provides a diverse range of A‑Level and BTEC courses. With a strong all‑ability ethos, we are committed to ensuring that every student is valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential. As a non‑selective, co‑educational school, we take pride in serving our local community and delivering a high‑quality education that empowers young people for the future.

We are delighted to have been judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted (January 2025), reflecting our dedication to educational excellence.

Situated in Bishop’s Stortford, our school enjoys an attractive, open setting near the town centre and train station, with excellent transport links to London, Cambridge, and beyond.

• 160 talented and hard‑working staff
• Outstanding facilities for students and staff
• A determination to raise standards for all
• A belief in comprehensive values
• A commitment to professional development
• A proactive approach to staff well‑being

We are seeking to appoint a School Finance Director for January 2026 (or later by negotiation). You will have a significant strategic and operational role within the school overseeing all aspects of finance, related compliance and efficiency.

This is a full‑time position, however, we could consider flexible working arrangements negotiable with the successful applicant.

Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for full vacancy details.

Please apply using the MyNewTerm staff application form (CV applications cannot be accepted). Please complete all sections of the application form fully, including your full work history with no unexplained gaps since leaving education. Please ensure that you include in your statement the reason for your interest in the role, what relevant skills and experience will assist you in fulfilling the expectations of the role, your values and why you want to be part of the Birchwood Community.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 8th December 2025. Interviews will be held w/c 15th December 2025.

Informal visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the HR Manager at [e-mail] or 01279 655936.

Safeguarding and Equality

Birchwood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as well as other pre‑employment checks, including an online check, outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

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.

Additional Information

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.