Head of Finance

Ivy Education Trust, Teignmouth, TQ14 9HZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start date negotiable and open to discussion to accommodate notice periods and suit the successful candidate’s circumstances

• Closing date

  19 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 February 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: £54,394.00 - £61,543.00 Annually (Actual) 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Some flexibility over hours worked during term time is required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role)

Head of Finance job summary

As our Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health, stability and long‑term sustainability of our Trust. You will lead our Finance Team with clarity and purpose, driving high performance, continuous improvement and a collaborative culture. The role combines operational oversight with strategic influence: from producing accurate and timely accounts, budgets and forecasts, to managing cash flow, ensuring robust internal controls, and overseeing statutory reporting. You will guide the development of financial systems, policies and processes, embedding efficiency and compliance across all of our schools. Working closely with senior leaders, Headteachers and auditors, you will provide expert advice that informs key decisions, underpins our financial strategy and maximises the impact of our resources for the benefit of our pupils, staff and the wider community. You will also support the onboarding of new schools and provide cover for the Director of Finance where required.

About you

If you are a Qualified CCAB registered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and have:

• Experience working in a complex, hands‑on accounting role within a commercial or public sector organisation, or an accounting practice
• Proven experience of leading, inspiring and developing a team, setting clear expectations, building trust and fostering a positive, inclusive working environment
• Experience of leading an organisation through external audit, regulatory review or compliance improvements with successful outcomes
• Experience of facilitating the sharing of best practice, information and technical know‑how
• Experience using a range of accounting systems and leading systems development or enhancement.

...then we would love to hear from you! Please do get in touch to learn more about this opportunity.

We offer

• A role where your work really matters
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in creating the conditions to support the growth of others
• Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with employer contributions of c17%*
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays**
• Ongoing professional development

*employer contribution rates set by the Local Government Pension Scheme.

**including closure days to be taken over the Christmas period

How to apply

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description on the following pages. To learn more about our Trust please view: Ivy Education Trust To view our published accounts please click here.

To apply please complete our application form, detailing how you meet the criteria detailed in the person specification on the job description that we will assess during shortlisting.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 19th February at 9.00am.

Interviews will be on Friday 27th February at our Trust office at Teignmouth Community School.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role or a visit to the Trust, please contact us at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk

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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 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.

About Ivy Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ivy-education-trust

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