Chief Finance Officer

St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7HA

30 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 September 2025

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Catering, cleaning and site management
Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week Monday to Friday Whole time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £54,495 and £57,867

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will need:

To be suitably qualified and/or experienced
Evidence of continued commitment to personal professional development
Experience of working as part of a senior management team and implementing service improvements
Experience of turning business strategy into successful outcomes
Successful track record of management experience within a large, complex organisation
Experience of financial management including income generation
Experience of leading and supporting through processes of continuous improvement
Experience of overseeing an Estate Management Strategy
Knowledge and understanding of academy structures
An understanding of the key issues facing schools and academies
Experience of developing and implementing successful financial strategies
Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and written
A high level of presentation skills
Ability to think strategically and to analyse complex situations, formulating and implementing plans of action
Numeracy and literacy skills to handle data and information critically, accurately and effectively
Have detailed knowledge and understanding of:

a. Company Act accounts

b. Management accounts

c. Computerised accounting packages

d. Funding arrangements for schools and academies

e. Internal control and risk management

f. Commercial requirements

g. Estates Management

Marketing planning and implementation skills developing appropriate strategies and achieving successful results
Public relations skills including the ability to speak at public forums
Capable of working with achieving income targets
Able to work with colleagues and contacts from a range of backgrounds
Highly developed organisational skills managing time well to meet competing priorities
Ability to prioritise workloads and manage the delegation of work effectively
Be able to maintain confidentiality
Equal Opportunities and recognising the nature of the diverse school community
Understanding of basic technology – computer, video, photocopier etc

Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

What the school offers its staff

One Excellence Multi Academy Trust is a forward thinking, aspirational, mixed Multi Academy Trust founded in July 2017. The Trust consists of three Church of England schools and one Community school. The Trusts vision ‘to be ambitious, inclusive, collaborative family of schools, ensuring fullness of life and excellence in education, whilst celebrating individuality’ is rooted in theology but with equal respect for our community school.

The Trust is unique. Alongside four primary schools, there are Trust leads and management of an English Hub and Durham SCITT, as well as focusing on inclusivity across all four schools. There is an SEMH Enhanced Provision at

St Mark’s Church of England Primary School, a SEMH ARP, a Cognition and Learning ARP and a Communication and Interaction Enhanced Provision at Pentland Primary School and a Nurture Hub at Evenwood Church of England Primary School.

This is an exciting time of growth and development for our family of schools. We are seeking an inspirational Chief Finance Officer who can support a clear growth strategy, visible strategic leadership and support achievement of high standards. This rewarding role involves working directly with schools, our Board of Directors and our central team to ensure the best possible education for the children and the most effective use of resources. Strategic thinking, planning and a quest for continuous improvement are all essential parts of the role.

One Excellence Multi Academy Trust is committed to providing the highest possible quality of education, underpinned by our ethos and values. We protect the unique character of each school while helping each to build on their strengths and overcome challenges in new ways by working together.

One Excellence Multi Academy Trust believes in supporting and investing in its staff and has a structured health and well-being programme. The programme includes physiotherapy, nurse support service and drop-in clinic, counselling, mindfulness sessions, weight management, stress awareness, GP consultations and private medical operations if required. We are also keen for staff to be able to reach their full potential and offer a range of professional development opportunities in all areas of education, nurturing and leadership.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.