Finance Officer

After many dedicated years, our Finance Officer has retired which leads to a unique opening for a new Finance Officer at our school.

TGGS is a girls’ 11-18 selective Academy in Torquay, Devon. Achievement is consistently high and TGGS has maintained its position as one of the top 20 state girls' schools in the country for both progress and achievement. 

Our vision is to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives. Our Single Academy Trust is founded on the core values which apply to all our community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.

The school has a long history of success with committed and dedicated students, staff and Trustees at the heart of the community. You would be joining an outstanding school, with dedicated, professional and hardworking staff and wonderful students.  

The Role

The post holder will become a key part of the Finance Department, ensuring financial processes are completed effectively and in a timely manner. This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer, looking to join an exciting team. The role could be part time or full time (up to 37 hours per week), working 41 weeks per year, giving 11 weeks’ leave. 

Further information

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school before applying, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher via lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org (Headteacher’s PA) or Sharon Wallwork, Director of Finance and Resources (swallwork@tggsacademy.org). 

Visits to the school are welcome.

To Apply 

Please complete the TES application form via the ‘Quick Apply’ button below, including in your supporting statement why you are the best candidate for the role along with describing your skills and experience. 

The deadline for applications is 9:00am, Tuesday 21st March 2023 with interviews held week commencing 27th March 2023. 

TGGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and the successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and other employment checks.