Director of Finance This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join us in a key leadership role to lead our financial strategy and management in line with the Academy Trust Handbook.
In addition to managing the school's financial sustainability, you will lead on the technical aspects of the role to ensure accountability for public money.
Thus, candidates should be appropriately experienced and qualified, with a business or accountancy qualification.
We seek an analytical and strategic thinker who will help drive school improvement planning for all students and other stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and exceptional financial acumen.
The ability to establish highly effective, collaborative working relationships with Trustees, the Head Teacher, colleagues and external agencies is essential.
This is an exciting time to join Crossley Heath School.
Our vision is to be the leading school for educational excellence, where we nurture happy students with strong values so they all contribute positively to society.
Our values being "Kindness.
Courage.
Excellence".
Your role as part of the senior leadership team can help facilitate this ambition.
We are a very friendly, down-to-earth school with a diverse student population and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We offer: A competitive salary.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous holiday leave per year.
Free parking on site.
If you feel you have the right blend of skills, talents, experience and values to join our Crossley Heath family, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 8.00 am on Monday 27 January 2025.
Interviews will take place week commencing 3 February 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding children in all aspects of recruitment and selection.
The appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
We believe our staff are the school's greatest asset.
We have signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter with the aim of supporting the wellbeing and mental health of all staff.
Our reference : SE3825 Vacancy : Director of Finance Location : Halifax Salary : £46,731 rising to £49,764 PO11-14 (SCP37-40) pro rata Hours : Part time, 0.4/0.6fte From : As soon as possible National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Crossley Heath School.
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