- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 859 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Colonel Frank Seely Academy website
Head of Finance
More than one location, Redhill Academy Trust16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Accounting
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week - Permanent, all year round
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £53,549.46 - £58,818.91 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Redhill Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to the role of Head of Finance, based at our central offices in Calverton. This is a key leadership position within a well-established and high-performing finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial and transactional operations across the Trust, ensuring regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and assisting with strategic planning that supports outstanding educational outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Trust, with a strong emphasis on innovation, leadership and operational excellence.
To be successful in this role, you will have a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent), alongside demonstrable experience in leading and motivating finance teams through periods of change. You will possess strong operational financial management skills, a high level of IT proficiency and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. A proactive, resilient and innovative approach to problem-solving, combined with a commitment to the Trust's values and educational mission will be essential.
What the school offers its staff
Redhill Academy Trust is a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.
Benefits
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
- The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team
- Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
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.
For further details regarding this post please contact Donna Hain, Finance Director, on 07826444283. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.
If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Redhill Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- d.Hain@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 07826444283
We’re a thriving and ambitious community of schools providing a broad spectrum of education for children and young people across Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire. The origin of Redhill Academy Trust lies with The Redhill Academy, an outstanding secondary school in Arnold, Nottingham.
The Trust has now grown to encompass 16 academies, providing excellent education for over 11,000 children in nursery, infant, junior, secondary and post-16 settings. We are also a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development which we deliver through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub.
School Details
Colonel Frank Seely Academy
Arranging a visit to Redhill Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.Hain@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.
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