Head of Finance
Mosaic Schools Learning Trust, Orpington, BR5 1EL21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £50,867.00 Annually (FTE)
Head of Finance job summary
Location: Bromley / Kent (hybrid working, with travel across Trust schools)
Salary: BR14 (£50,867 - £54,584 FTE)
Hours: 21.6 hours (3 days) 52 weeks per year, with some flexibility on working pattern
Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier by agreement)
Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 18th May 2026
About Us
Mosaic Schools Learning Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust of 10 primary schools across Bromley and Kent, united by a shared commitment to delivering excellent education for every child.
Formed following the merger of two established Trusts, we are entering an exciting phase of development, with a strong focus on collaboration, financial sustainability and continuous improvement.
About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious and capable Head of Finance to play a key role in leading the Trust’s financial operations, supporting a Trust of 10 primary schools with a combined budget of c.£30m+
Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will oversee budgeting, financial reporting, compliance and operational finance across the Trust. You will ensure strong financial control and provide high-quality insight to support senior leaders and Trustees.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to step into, or further develop within, a senior leadership role with exposure to executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Trust’s finance function, ensuring high standards of financial management and compliance
- Oversee budget setting, forecasting and in-year financial monitoring across all schools
- Provide clear, insightful financial reporting to the CFO, senior leaders and Trustees
- Ensure robust financial controls, systems and processes are in place and operating effectively
- Support and deputise for the CFO where required
- Line manage and develop a high-performing finance team
- Drive consistency, efficiency and continuous improvement across financial processes
About You
We are looking for a motivated and proactive finance professional with:
- A recognised financial qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or significant relevant experience
- Experience in financial management, ideally within education or the public sector
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly
- Experience of leading or supporting a finance team
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach
This role would suit a strong Finance Manager or aspiring Head of Finance looking to step into a broader leadership role within a supportive and growing Trust.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a forward-thinking Trust with a strong collaborative ethos.
- Influence financial strategy at a senior level.
- Enjoy a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and communities.
- Hybrid working model striking the right balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.
- Employee benefits including local government pension scheme, wellbeing day, employee assistance programme, flu vaccine and more!
For further details, please see the Job Description.
Applications should be completed via MyNewTerm
If you do not hear from us within one week of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Mosaic Schools Learning Trust is committed to equal opportunities and to the safeguarding and promoting of children and young people’s welfare. We expect all staff to fully comply with this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to DBS clearance and other relevant employment checks including an online search. References will be requested prior to interview for candidates who are short-listed. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all members of our community equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness through our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.
Further information about the job
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Mosaic Schools Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
We are ten strongly performing schools based in Bromley and Kent. We work collaboratively to achieve the highest educational outcomes for our children.
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