Head of Finance
Ivy Education Trust, Teignmouth, TQ14 9HZ21 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
9 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
19 March 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) Hybrid role. 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
For us courage, compassion, collaboration and commitment are more than words, they are the principles that shape every decision and every opportunity we create for our pupils. As our Head of Finance, you will place these values at the heart of our financial strategy, ensuring that every pound spent strengthens life chances for all our pupils, especially for pupils with SEND and those facing disadvantage.
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic influence with genuine purpose. If you are motivated by making a difference, and want your financial expertise to directly support inclusion, aspiration and opportunity for all, this role offers the chance to lead with both head and heart.
Why join us?
Work for a values-driven organisation that values innovation and collaboration.
Make a tangible difference in education and the lives of our pupils.
Access professional development opportunities to grow your career.
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.
About you
If you are a Qualified CCAB registered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or due to achieve qualified status within 3 months 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 up to £10,583 (c17.2) %*
- 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 in the information pack attached. 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 9th April at 9.00 am. We plan to shortlist on receipt of applications and reserve the right to close the vacancy before this date. We plan to hold initial interviews via Teams. Final interviews will be on the 23rd April in Teignmouth, please do keep this date free.
If you have any questions about this opportunity or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role or a visit to meet us and learn more about our Trust, please contact us at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust. All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
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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.
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