Director of Finance & Operations
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Director of Finance and Operations to lead and manager our finance department and to oversee key support services within our school. This is a vital role within the Senior Leadership Group and plays a pivotal role in ensuring our sound financial performance as well as overseeing the IT and facilities teams to deliver services across the school to the highest level.The successful candidate will be an experienced senior manager with expertise in finance and strategic leadership.
What the school offers its staff
We are Single Academy Trust, having converted in September 2012. We were awarded ‘Good’ in our November 2019 inspection and consistently achieve excellent grades at GCSE. We have a strong and committed staff who are proud to work here. There are 62 teachers (60.4fte) and 51 associate staff (42.4fte). Our current budget allocation is £6.7 million with £290,000 to support Pupil Premium students.The Director of Finance and Operations plays a key role in ensuring this money is effectively deployed.
‘The King James’s Way’ sets out the values and commitments which lie at the centre of everything we do. Though we are proud of our academic success, we are equally proud of our inclusive approach and first class, wraparound pastoral care.
At King James’s School we are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. With a comprehensive training and development programme, tailored to your needs and the requirements of the school, we will enable you to flourish in your role and perform to the very best of your abilities.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and safety of children/young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should provide us with two references, which will be obtained prior to interview. We will also carry out online searches for candidates shortlisted for interview as part of our due diligence.Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. This post involves direct contact with children and considered to be a regulated activity. This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us.