Director of Finance and Operations
Godolphin School
Wiltshire
- Salary:
- Highly Attractive Remuneration Package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 8 July 2024
Job overview
The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will play a key role in shaping and implementing the School’s financial and operational strategy and will work closely with the Head and the Local Governing Body of Godolphin (LGB) to develop and deliver the School’s wider strategic vision.
The DFO reports on a day-to-day basis to the Head, with a dotted line to the Group’s Director of Finance – Independent Schools.
The DFO has overall responsibility for the financial and operational management of the School, including facilities, grounds, catering, IT and data, sustainability and commercial enterprise opportunities, including the effective application and management of resources. The aim is to ensure the smooth running of the School to support the Head and LGB in realising their vision for the School’s future.
The DFO is responsible for delivering the financial strategy to meet the School’s long term objectives and, as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), shares in the strategic development of the School, working with senior colleagues, the LGB and colleagues within the Group.
In this role, the DFO will actively promote Godolphin’s four core values through an inclusive, healthy, and ambitious provision for all, ensuring these values are embedded in the School’s financial and operational practices.
This is a significant leadership position within the SMT of a complex and ambitious organisation. The successful candidate will possess the ability to offer insight and challenge on the key priorities for the School’s development.
Godolphin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An ‘online search’ will be conducted on short-listed candidates and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Barred Lists check (Adult and/or Children’s Workforce), plus registration with the DBS Update service will be required. Staff are prohibited from promoting extremist/radical religious or one-sided political views whilst working at Godolphin and /or whilst participating in activities associated with their employment within Godolphin.
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About Godolphin School
- Godolphin School
- Millford Hill, Salisbury
- Wiltshire
- SP1 2RA
- United Kingdom
"Pupils of all ages have exceptionally positive attitudes to learning. They are extremely aspirational for themselves and ambitious for those around them" ISI Report 2023
“A convivial buzz emanates from this glorious school" Tatler Schools Guide
“This school doesn’t attract the kind of parents who want bling – instead, it invests in substance and puts the needs of the children up front. The staff and students we met were absolutely the kind of people you’d want to be stuck in a lift with - - fun, friendly, honest, polite and purposeful” Talk Education
Godolphin fosters an environment of excellence, empowering each student to discover their talents, develop their perspective and realise their own potential. We firmly believe in diversity and inclusivity, encouraging independence of thought, community spirit and respect for all. Compassion and kindness are key values that we embed within the School, creating a culture of altruism and empathy.
With national success in music, sport, art and technology, Godolphin has a wide-ranging curriculum and students can develop their sporting, artistic and academic skills from age 3-18. Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.
Our curriculum offers rigour, breadth, and challenge. Combining traditional and modern subjects, our senior curriculum is designed and tailored to age, ability, and aptitude. Our scholarship programme, Inspiring Bright Minds, challenges our most academically able students and our excellent SEN provision nurtures and supports students to achieve of their best.
We place huge value on physical education, providing a broad spectrum of engaging and inspiring activities to encourage participation. We recognise the positive impact sport has on the happiness and wellbeing of students.
Our co-curricular activities are vital to supporting the academic and pastoral objectives that prepare students for adult life. In addition to the traditional programmes such as Combined Cadet Force, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Leiths School of Food and Wine, we offer many opportunities for students to discover their abilities, learn life skills and build confidence.
Godolphin is a strong community and is committed to providing the best possible pastoral care. Boarders and day students live together in the same houses which engenders a genuine sense of belonging.
Looking ahead, Godolphin embraces plans to offer co-education in Godolphin Prep by 2024 and Godolphin in 2025, maintaining our unwavering commitment to preparing students for life’s challenges and empowering them to leave a lasting impact on the world.
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