Director of Finance and Operations
Queen Margaret's School
North Yorkshire
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2024
Job overview
Established in 1901, Queen Margaret’s is a leading private school in York. Named Small Independent School of the Year 2023 and Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing 2021, our all girls boarding and day school allows every girl to thrive.
Situated on an estate of 75 acres and in an idyllic countryside setting near York in the heart of Yorkshire, our girls are nurtured with all the support, tuition and inspiration they need to become happy and successful women of tomorrow.
This is an exciting time to be joining Queen Margaret’s as the leadership team and governing board embark on shaping the school’s future strategic direction and setting it on a strong trajectory for the next chapter of its history.
Reporting to the Head, the role of Director of Finance and Operations is critical to the financial operations and smooth running of all the school’s support functions. You will be a key member of the SLT, contributing to developing and implementing the school’s vision, strategy, and business and operational performance.
The appointed Director of Finance and Operations will be a well-qualified, enthusiastic and adaptable individual who will lead with confidence, energy and clarity on the financial, operational and administrative management of the school. They will oversee the organisation and smooth running of the non-teaching aspects of the school as well as assisting the Head with the long-term strategic development and planning for the whole school.
The successful candidate will be an individual of proven senior leadership ability, a strategic thinker and able to establish highly effective, collaborative working relationships with Governors and colleagues at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, exceptional financial acumen and robust commercial judgment will be essential.
Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in and empathy for education, however prior school bursar experience is not a pre-requisite.
How to Apply
Queen Margaret’s is being assisted in the recruitment of this key appointment by the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA), from whom a Candidate Pack can be obtained by sending an email to recruiting@theisba.org.uk Alternatively if you would like to discuss the position with ISBA prior to applying, please contact Lucy Wyatt on 07817 038009.
Closing date for applications is 4th November 2024
The ISBA reserves the right to close this position early in the event that they receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
Queen Margaret’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service and will be asked to bring certain documents to interview to confirm their identity.
About Queen Margaret's School
Queen Margaret’s is an independent school for independent girls. We are a school that encourages every girl to confidently pursue her interests; girls at QM are recognised for their willingness to try everything that life has to offer them.
Set in a stunning rural setting of 70 acres of parkland, Queen Margaret's enjoys close ties to York which is only six miles away as well as London, less than a two-hour train ride away. As the only all-girls full boarding school in the North of England, 75% of girls are full boarders while day boarders have beds at School and are encouraged to stay over for School events. The full boarding nature encourages busy weekends with a myriad of opportunities to look forward to at the end of each week. Queen Margaret’s provides an immense variety of activities, clubs and societies and other enrichment opportunities while never sacrificing the needs of the individual girl. As one parent noted, ‘Queen Margaret’s benefits from being run as if it were a large school but has all the benefits and familiarities you expect of a small school.’ The School was recently named as the top girls boarding and day school in Yorkshire by The Sunday Times and has also been awarded ‘Best School Food in the UK’ at the Tatler Awards, which reflects its holistic view of education where a reputation for academic excellence sits alongside exceptional pastoral care.
Academic Excellence
QM girls achieve excellence inside and outside the classroom and are interesting, well-informed and confident members of the community. The School offers a full range of subjects at (i)GCSE and A Level, and examination results are consistently excellent. In 2016 our girls achieved a 100% pass rate at A Level. The recent results report that 50% of entries gained the highly sought after A*-A grades and nearly 80% of entries gained A*-B grades. 30% of all girls taking A Level examinations in 2016 achieved three or more A*-A grades. GCSE results in 2016 were similarly impressive, with 98% of students achieving five or more A*-C grades, far outstripping the falling national average of 67%. 87% of all QM GCSE entries in 2016 gained A*-B grades, up from 81% in 2015.
A Thriving Boarding Community
QM is a community of people who care for each other and grow as individuals. Boarding is arranged by year group, with each under the care of well-qualified staff. Accommodation meets the needs of each age group: Year I girls live in a large, comfortable family house with its own garden and playground, while Upper Sixth girls live independently in picturesque cottages in the School grounds.
Sport
As well as representing QM, many girls are selected for regional and national sports teams. Exceptional facilities include an AstroTurf, sports hall, competition swimming pool, all-weather tennis courts, squash courts, a nine-hole golf course and a riding school adjacent to the main School campus. QM is home to some of the country’s top riders and has supported girls to become U18 National Champions. Main activities are lacrosse, hockey, tennis, netball, riding, rounders, swimming and athletics.
Creative and Performing Arts
The creative arts play a central role in life at QM. The purpose-built theatre and dance studio and modern art and technology facilities provide the ideal setting for every girl to discover and develop her talents.
Come and be inspired, www.queenmargarets.com
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