Chief Financial Officer and Governance Lead
Broadoak Primary School, Manchester, M27 0EP27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week (Term time plus two weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Per Annum (£38,061 - £41,173)
Pay scale
- Grade 4A Point 32 – 35 (£42,839 - £46,142)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a skilled financial leader looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to the education sector, working in a collaborative, supportive environment?
We are seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer and Governance Lead, who will also act as Company Secretary. You should have the skills, experience and knowledge that will enable you to oversee the financial operation of the school. We are looking for someone who shares our values, and who is committed to driving our school forward. This role will work alongside the School Business Manager and provide cover for some of their tasks as needed.
As Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for managing the financial affairs of our school, ensuring that our resources are used effectively and efficiently to support our school and promote the success of all pupils. You will work closely with our Headteacher contributing to our shared vision and values, and helping to shape the future of our school.
Our focus is on finding the right person for the role, who shares our values and can make a positive contribution to our school community. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of financial management in the Education sector or similar environment.
You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and develop robust financial plans. You will lead, develop and maintain sound operations of financial and business practice; and in doing so ensure that all requirements of the Academies Handbook are effectively fulfilled. You will also be an effective communicator, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside the organisation.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have proven knowledge of budget management and accounting systems, exceptional organisational, communication and IT skills, the ability to work as part of a team and be diplomatic, self-reliant, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. A professional accountancy qualification would be ideal but is not essential for the right candidate. Although we are looking to recruit the role full-time, part-time hours may be considered for an exceptional candidate
What the school offers its staff
Our Offer:
Broadoak Primary School is an Outstanding Single Academy Trust with 480 pupils and approx. 60 staff. Our school is set in beautiful grounds between Swinton and Worsley with excellent transport links. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate to qualifications and a Defined Benefit pension scheme.
We are committed to providing a collaborative, supportive environment for our staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our school, then we want to hear from you.
Flexible working opportunities
This role is Term Time only plus two weeks.
Although we are looking to recruit the role full-time, part-time hours may be considered for an exceptional candidate
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Broadoak Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 484 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Broadoak Primary School website
- Email address
- sstephenson@broadoak.salford.sch.uk
Located in Swinton, Manchester, Broadoak Primary is a heavily over subscribed school with nearly 500 children including a 60 place full-time Nursery. The school converted to a Single Academy in 2011 and achieved Ofsted Outstanding in 2009.
The school has excellent facilities, including extensive grounds that drive a commitment to outdoor learning. As an educational team we have track record for achieving high levels of educational attainment from our pupils and put our children at the very centre of our aims. We provide a stimulating environment in which our children feel secure and happy.
Our aim is to provide all children with meaningful and engaging learning experiences that will prepare them for life in the 21st century. At Broadoak Primary School we are very proud of our pupils and their successes. We offer personalised learning for our young people, within an inclusive, engaging learning environment. Our friendly staff team is clearly committed to providing a secure and happy place in which to learn, one in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically to achieve their full potential. We believe that education is a partnership between pupils, teacher and parents working together to foster and develop a life long love of learning. Our children are highly motivated, well behaved and truly delightful to teach!
Arranging a visit to Broadoak Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sstephenson@broadoak.salford.sch.uk.
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