Job Ref No. ECC0-127S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Please refer to advert
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 11/05/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Monday, 18th May 2026
Salary: HEARTS Leadership scale. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date: Midday, Mon 11th May, 2026.
Start Date: September 2026.
Interview Date: Monday, 18th May 2026.
HEARTS Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a pivotal position ensuring the smooth and strategic leadership of our Finance Department.
The CFO is a vital strategic appointment, playing a key role in supporting HEARTS Academy Trust to sustain and expand the excellent opportunities and learning experiences we provide for our pupils. As with all roles across the Trust, this position is firmly rooted in our commitment to pupils' well-being, safety, and education.
We are seeking an intelligent, resilient, and highly skilled leader with the ability to communicate effectively, honestly, and responsibly with all stakeholders. The successful candidate will:
Uphold and embody our HEARTS values in every aspect of their work
Remain calm and resilient under pressure
Demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of financial leadership
Contribute to aspirational school improvement and the delivery of positive life chances for our pupils
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the strategic level while working within a values-driven organisation dedicated to excellence in education.
Please view the recruitment pack, including job description and person specification for full details.
Information about the School
HEARTS is a small innovative Academy Trust of six primary schools and an alternative provision for pupils with SEMH challenges. All provisions are based in the south of Essex. Our values are central to all that we do. We work tirelessly to ensure that happiness, equity, achievement, resilience, truth and spirituality are embedded into the curriculum. Our pupils are well-rounded individuals who are ready to face the challenges offered to them. These values are at the heart of all we do and fundamental to our working relationships as well as our pupils' learning. We have high expectations of our employees and offer support and continued development opportunities for all. We expect our employees to live the HEARTS values in their work and relationships with other employees and the community.
Benefits
We can offer you:
An excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including Trust-wide twilights throughout the year.
A two-week October half-term.
Supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for our pupils.
A highly effective learning environment.
A responsive and involved leadership team.
The HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.
A school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values.
Access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions.
Contact
Louise Allbury - Chief Operating Officer (COO)
HEARTS House
2 Mount Road, Wickford
Essex, SS11 8HE
Telephone: 01268 572672
Email: recruitment@heartsacademy.uk
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