Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Resilience Multi Academy Trust, Pontefract, WF7 5AJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 August 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday- Friday 37 Hours Per Week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: LGA 006/007 SCP31-35 £76,042- £86,161

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an ambitious, highly skilled and conscientious qualified accountant to join our central team as Deputy CFO. This is a key leadership role within our Trust, working closely with and reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and operational financial management of tour Trust, ensuring the highest standards of financial control, compliance and value for money.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and growing Multi Academy Trust, where finance is integral to driving school improvement and ensuring the best outcomes for young people.

You will support the CFO in delivering a robust financial strategy, overseeing budget setting and monitoring, strengthening financial systems and processes, and providing high-quality financial insight to school and Trust leaders.

We are looking for someone who:

• is a fully qualified accountant
• has strong financial management and leadership experience
• can communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• has a proactive, solution-focused approach and high attention to detail
• is committed to continuous improvement and high standards.

This role provides a genuine opportunity to make a significant impact across a Trust that is committed to excellence, strong culture and long-term sustainability.

Resilience Multi Academy Trust is proud to do things differently. We have a reputation for high expectations, strong relationships, and a commitment to the development of both colleagues and students. As a growing Trust, there are excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression

What the school offers its staff

We foster a work environment that ignites passion in both educators and students. Our academies are built on the belief that engaged teachers create empowered learners.

Freedom to Flourish:

The RMAT curriculum provides exceptional flexibility for both students and teachers. Students explore a diverse range of subjects, alongside those within the National Curriculum, from skiing and water sports to gardening and architecture, igniting their unique passions.

Teacher Empowerment:

At RMAT, we celebrate individuality. Great teachers aren't defined by a single approach, but by their ability to achieve outstanding results for their students. We empower educators to design lessons tailored to their unique strengths and their students' needs. Our enthusiastic and inspiring teaching staff fosters resilience in students through our innovative Resilience Curriculum.

A Collaborative Community:

RMAT is a thriving network of six schools across Yorkshire, with ambitious plans for expansion. Our academies share resources, collaborate on projects, and unite as a community of educators dedicated to transforming education.

Staff Survey Results - June 2022

Did you know that?

• 95% of staff agree or strongly agree that they enjoy working at the Trust
• 92% of staff would recommend working at the Trust to a friend.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Deputy CFO Recruitment Pack June 2026.pdf - 1.11 MB (opens in new tab)

About Resilience Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: hr@rmat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-rodillian-multi-academy-trust

Arranging a visit to Resilience Multi Academy Trust

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