- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 16
- School size
- 113 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Spa School Camberwell website
Director of Operations and Finance
More than one location, Southwark local authority21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £76,416-£86,766 per annum (Scale Points 10-14)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the lives of autistic children and young people? Spa Education Trust, a specialist multi-academy trust of two schools (Spa Camberwell and Spa Bermondsey), is seeking a Chief Operations and Finance Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding educational support and driving positive outcomes for our school communities.
As Director of Operations and Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our operational strategy, ensuring robust financial management and the highest standards of support services. You will lead and inspire a small team of business professionals, working closely with the Executive Headteacher and Board of Trustees to enable our schools to thrive and respond effectively to the evolving landscape of SEND provision.
We are looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record in operational leadership, delivering change and providing financial management, ideally within the education or not-for-profit sector. You will be a confident communicator, an innovative thinker, and a collaborative leader who shares our commitment to inclusion and excellence.
If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to learn more, please download the Applicant Pack and visit our website at https://spa-education.org/vacancies. For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Gordon Smith, our Leadership Consultant, at gordon.smith@education-leadership.co.uk.
Completed application forms should be sent directly to Gordon Smith - gordon.smith@education-leadership.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 26th January 2026, 9am
Interviews: Week beginning 2nd February 2026
Spa Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
What the school offers its staff
The Trust recognises the importance of this role and will actively offer long term support, encouragement, CPD and realistic challenge to the successful candidate.
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
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Email address
- gordon.smith@education-leadership.co.uk
School Details
Spa School Camberwell
Spa School, Bermondsey
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 114 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Spa School, Bermondsey website
Arranging a visit to Southwark local authority
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gordon.smith@education-leadership.co.uk.
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