Director of Finance & Resources
Devonport High School for Girls, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL39 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm all year around
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £78,429 - £85,327
What skills and experience we're looking for
- To lead on the day-to-day operational management of the business functions of the school.
- To lead on all aspects compliance including implementation and maintenance of policies, insurance, risk management and business continuity.
- To lead on the development of excellent financial planning and monitoring to ensure the school achieves value for money and the environment is safe and conducive to effective learning.
- To work with the Head Teacher and the Trustees as a member of the School Leadership Team (SLT) in order to secure a strong financial position for the school.
- Contribute positively and take responsibility as part of the SLT for strategic decision making within the school.
- Be an active and supportive member of the SLT and demonstrate the overall ethos and aims of the school.
- To deputise for the Head Teacher, when required.
- Be a presence at whole school events.
- To have oversight of the support staff team.
- Take the lead on the Finance and Resources Trustee Committee (FAR).
- Lead key support areas of the school including finance and accounting, HR, procurement, administration, premises management, catering and Health & Safety.
This job description outlines the duties required for the post and indicates the level of commitment and responsibilities expected. The list is not exhaustive and you may, from time to time, be required to undertake other duties to meet the needs of the school.
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff and do this by having sensible policies and clear systems in place.
We do not expect staff to write endless feedback to students. We do not do WWW or EBI but let departments decide what is best for students. You will not be expected to attend pointless meetings. We value CPD time and to that extent have frequent department time.
We do not grade lessons or have formal observations. We have developmental drop ins which give immediate constructive feedback.
We value our future leaders, and we invest in the talent development of our staff. Access to internal leadership CPD, SLT secondments and other opportunities are in place for staff. Students are exceptionally well behaved here, so you will not waste time sorting out behaviour. You can just teach.
Do you want to work in a school…
- That has significantly improved results, year on year and the best in the city and region?
- Where the teacher is valued as the expert?
- That has an excellent student culture of respect, manners and hard work?
- That takes workload seriously? That has a clear workload charter, has a rational approach to marking? That restricts email use at weekends and during holidays and does not see 1265 as a target to meet?
- Free tea, coffee and milk for all staff.
- Regular socials organised by the social committee for staff.
- End of term food provided for staff (Bacon Rolls, End of Year BBQ).
- We have a 2 week half term in October/November and do not expect staff to be in for this. We do not make up the time elsewhere either, by having longer days or extra days in the summer term.
- Offer staff a free lunch for running a club?
- Can take PPA at home;
- That values its staff and has a strong approach to CPD?
- Allows departments autonomy over curriculum and planning?
- Offer time off in lieu for staff that give up time to run after school revision sessions?
- Where the staff are fully behind our ambition for excellence?
- That is values-driven, wanting the very best for the students?
- Where people feel valued, and morale is high across the school?
If the answers are yes to the above, then this school is for you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Devonport High School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 916 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Devonport High School for Girls website
- Email address
- recruitment@dhsg.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01752 705024
A highly successful and oversubscribed 11-18 selective grammar school
Arranging a visit to Devonport High School for Girls
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dhsg.co.uk.
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