Head of Finance

The Role

Head of Finance

LP 10: £45,844-£49,767 dependant on experience

Required September/October 2024

Hours and weeks are flexible (term time or full time)

NOR: 1960 (11-18) (450+ in Sixth Form)

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and motivated Head of Finance to lead on financial management and provide a comprehensive strategic and operational support service at George Abbot School, Sandfield Primary and Shalford Infant School, utilising high-level specialist knowledge and training. The post holder will have responsibility for providing a highly effective finance service for the schools, developing and implementing financial plans, ensuring long term financial health. They will lead teams of finance personnel, work with stakeholders across our community and ensure sound financial control throughout our schools.

This is a rewarding and varied role that is an essential part of the support service provided to our schools. The post-holder must provide an efficient and high-quality service, have excellent administrative skills, be competent manipulating data and record keeping, be organised and have proven experience of financial and budgetary controls.

George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive, with an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. George Abbot are an innovative school with strong progress outcomes at both GCSE and A Level. We work hard to look after our staff and are restless to serve our communities to the highest standard. We are within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station.

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification.

Please note, your application will take to you to our ATS system (Face-Ed) where you will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Polly Jacobs, Headteacher’s PA via email pjacobs@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk.

Important Information

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Sunday 11 August 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 14 August 2024

We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date for an exceptional candidate.