Leventhorpe
a business and enterprise academy
Head of Finance- September 2013
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience and qualifications
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable Head of Finance with significant experience of strategic financial planning within a school or other organisation. The successful candidate will oversee the direction and management of all matters relating to the finance of this highly successful and popular school. With the ability to be hands-on and controls focused they will have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to inspire and challenge colleagues, peers and teams.
Leventhorpe is a Business and Enterprise Academy that in January 2012 was judged by Ofsted as "Outstanding in all 5 categories".
In 2012 we were awarded National Support School status and we also work as an integral part of the local Teaching School Alliance.
These responsibilities may provide future opportunities for the successful candidate to work beyond Leventhorpe.
Reporting directly to the Head and governing board, the successful candidate will be a key member of the senior associate staff team, able to lead on the financial and administrative management of the school. Candidates are expected to have the relevant experience and qualifications and should be able to demonstrate outstanding financial, project and administrative management skills and an ability to work effectively with all members of the school community. Excellent communication skills, advanced knowledge of excel and a willingness to respond to and be involved in the daily life of the school are essential. The school uses the PS Financials software, so a working knowledge of this would also be an advantage.
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Closing date 4pm Thursday 18th July. Interviews will take place the following week.
Leventhorpe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants.
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