Finance Manager

Wolverley CofE Secondary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5XQ

47 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week TTO + 10 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,434 - £36,363
• Pay scale: NJC SO1, points 23-25

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in education? We are seeking a talented and motivated Finance Manager to join our team and help shape the financial future of our successful and ambitious school.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will lead on financial planning, budgeting and reporting, ensuring the school's long-term financial sustainability. This senior role includes developing multi-year budgets, undertaking scenario planning, providing financial advice to leaders and governors, and supporting compliance with financial regulations.

You will also oversee day-to-day financial operations, support income-generating activities, manage finance staff and deputise for the Business Director on financial matters when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in finance, or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience of budget setting, financial management and reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to influence and build positive working relationships.
• A commitment to the values and ethos of a Church of England school.

School finance experience would be advantageous, but we also welcome applications from candidates looking to bring their finance expertise into the education sector.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school where your work will directly contribute to positive outcomes for young people. The role offers variety, challenge and the chance to play a key part in the school's future success.

Wolverley CE Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you are keen to find out more about this wonderful opportunity, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Charlotte Wells by email on charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk. Visits will be offered on Thursday 27th August or w/c 31st August 2026.

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

Wolverley C E Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.

Advert - Finance Manager.pdf - 176 KB (opens in new tab)

Finance Manager - JD & PS - Oct 2025.pdf - 359 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wolverley CofE Secondary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 964 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wolverley CofE Secondary School website
• Email address: charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01562 859800
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wolverley-cofe-secondary-school

Wolverley CE Secondary School

Arranging a visit to Wolverley CofE Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk.

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