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Director of Finance and Operations

Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DR

This job expired on 29 September 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January

• Closing date

  29 September 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time, all year round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £75,000

What skills and experience we're looking for

A qualified accountant and/or a highly experienced Business Manager, you will have a track record of successful financial management/stewardship. This may have been gained inside the schools/academies sector or outside. You will be keen to play a broader role in other operational areas and will understand the importance of high-quality service and problem solving. You may well be looking for a varied role, with greater responsibility or a more worthwhile context to utilise your expertise.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to providing a learning environment that enables all our pupils to achieve the best they can and help prepare them for adult life so they can live as independent a life as possible. We are fortunate in having an amazing site where our children can access seventy-eight acres of green space and woodlands. We have two Forest Schools as well as purpose-built playground areas and sports areas.

We have a highly skilled team of professionals including teachers, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, a school nurse and residential staff. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our leadership team and play a key role in the future development of the organisation.

The job also includes a company pension, a healthcare plan and sick pay.

Further details about the role

As Director of Finance & Operations, reporting to the Principal/Trustees, you will provide direction and lead operational services and a team of 20+ colleagues covering Finance, Administration, HR, Estates, Catering and ICT. You will be integral to the strategic development of the organisation and the delivery of our aims and ambitions, ensuring that we are highly efficient, effective and agile as we evolve and grow. Currently our budget is in the order of £7 million.

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DOF & Operations Advert 05.09.2023.pdf - 596 KB (opens in new tab)

Parkwood Hall Pack - Director of Finance Operations Recruitment Pack 09.2023.pdf - 1 MB (opens in new tab)

About Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 8 to 19
• School size: 119 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: contact@parkwoodhall.co.uk
• Phone number: 01322664441
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkwood-hall-co-operative-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email contact@parkwoodhall.co.uk.

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