Director of Finance and Operations
Robert May's School
Hampshire
- £63,850 - £71,609 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
Working as part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic decision making and operational excellence to support the school’s vision of delivering outstanding outcomes for our students.
The successful candidate will have strategic responsibility for all aspects of finance and will lead and manage key support teams, including Finance, Estates, the School Office and IT, ensuring these functions continue to operate efficiently and effectively to support teaching and learning.
Working closely with the Headteacher in their role as Accounting Officer, you will provide accurate, timely and effective information to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to ensure informed decision making and robust governance and provide guidance on all financial matters relating to the Trust.
The successful candidate will have a strong financial background and be able to think strategically, creatively and innovatively, whilst being commercially astute. As you will be working with young people, you should have a passion for working in an educational environment and must be able to form positive relationships with key stakeholders, including trustees, staff and students. The Director of Finance and Operations is expected to play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team, working alongside these colleagues to set the culture of the school.
Whilst a formal accounting qualification is not essential, exceptional financial acumen and a track record of financial control will be essential. Prior experience in the education sector is not essential and we welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in other sectors.
A highly attractive remuneration package is offered, reflecting the seniority and significance of the position. The salary offered will depend on skills and experience. This is a full-time, 52-week post and some flexibility in working hours will be required in light of the role and responsibilities.
Benefits include:
- Annual holiday entitlement of a minimum of 26 days plus statutory bank holidays
- Generous local government pension scheme.
- Free on-site car parking.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to a 24 hour virtual GP service.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, through our Wellbeing Charter, including one staff
- wellbeing day per year.
Contact Lisa Shackleton, HR Officer lisa.shackleton@rmays.com Tel: 01256 702700 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit. Applications can be made online via the TES or e- teach websites.
Robert May’s School reserves the right to interview earlier should suitable candidates apply.
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About Robert May's School
Robert May’s School is a highly successful comprehensive single academy trust school, with the largest catchment area in Hampshire. In recent years the school has ranked in the top 10% of national non-selective schools for attainment. Its 1,350 students, aged 11-16, come from Hook, Odiham, Hartley Wintney, North Warnborough, Long Sutton and the edges of Basingstoke. It is located close to Junction 5 of the M3 and is easy to reach. Outcomes for students are consistently well above national averages. The school has worked in partnership with local Teaching School alliances and prides itself on the quality of its in-house CPD delivery.
Headteacher
Rea Mitchell
Vision and values
In 1694, Robert May, a local merchant, donated money for the purpose of educating twenty-five boys to be taught at the school. This act of philanthropy set in motion a school which has had a long and vibrant journey to become the high-achieving comprehensive it is today. At Robert May’s School we are proud of our ethos, which is characterised by an unfailing belief that all students can succeed in their chosen paths and that each person in the learning community is capable of achieving excellence every day in whatever they do. Our aim is to continue the work of our Founder, to strengthen his legacy and to be both the anchor and kite for the community we serve.
We believe that academic success is fundamental and it is our job as a school to ensure that students gain the knowledge and skills they need to achieve the very best outcomes they can. Great GCSE results open doors but education is about more than just what happens in the classroom. We recognise the importance of character and want to ensure that our young people leave us confident and capable, having achieved the best they can within and beyond the classroom, poised for success and ready to make a difference to the lives of those around them.
All who are connected to Robert May’s are part of the Robert May’s community. Being a part of the Robert May’s community means you are part of something special and this is underpinned by ‘The Robert May’s Way’: Respect, Motivate, Support.
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