Finance Manager
Risedale School, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
12 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Term time + 1 week training days + 4 additional weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Pay Grade M (Points 32-40)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Make a difference to provision in our school community!
Are you passionate about supporting the education of young people? Do you want to help them to achieve their potential and our school to deliver excellent outcomes through robust financial planning and management?
Risedale School is seeking a highly motivated and capable individual to join our team as Finance Manager. We’re looking for a talented leader to oversee our budget and financial strategy, who will sit on the school’s senior leadership team and contribute to key decision-making.
About the Role:
As the school’s Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering an outstanding learning environment for our young people. You will work closely with the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team to:
Lead the strategic financial management of the school
Manage the whole school budget, ensuring accurate financial reporting to SLT and governors
Ensure the best value for money by overseeing all external contracts
Support the school in achieving its vision of high-quality education by promoting excellent business practice and maximising resource efficiency
Lead on the school’s data protection strategy and GDPR
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a candidate with accountancy/business management accreditation and experience in this field who is self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently. The successful candidate will not necessarily have worked in education, but will have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, and will be financially astute with extensive experience of managing budgets and contracts. They will additionally be a strategic thinker who can balance operational demands with long-term goals.
Essential Requirements:
Experience of managing budgets, resources and contracts
Strategic thinker
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and administrative skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
A commitment to confidentiality and data protection
Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 Thursday 12th February 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 24th February 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What the school offers its staff
A fast-paced and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
The chance to be a pivotal part of our pupils' academic journey.
Vivup - an employee benefits and engagement platform offering a range of perks and discounts to staff, including access to a variety of savings programmes, discounts, and salary sacrifice schemes.Risedale School prioritises your wellbeing through initiatives like a dedicated school counsellor and a comprehensive employee benefits platform offering a range of staff benefits and discounts.
You'll join a highly cohesive team, making a tangible difference within our unique community while thriving in a supportive environment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Risedale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Risedale School website
- Email address
- jobs@risedale.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01748 833501
Risedale School is a smaller than the average-sized secondary school and currently has over 580 pupils aged 11-16 years. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 52%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Arranging a visit to Risedale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@risedale.org.uk.
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