Strategic School Finance Leader — Part-Time, Flexible Hours

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

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.