Helix Academies Trust Executive Headteacher Mr Joe Barker Helix Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Job Role Chief Financial Officer of Helix Academies Trust and School Business Manager for Marple Hall School Location Marple Hall School Hours 37 Hours per week/Full Year Contract Type Permanent Salary £64,000-£74,000, plus additional payment of £8000 whilst undertaking the additional Business Manager responsibilities Date Posted 13th March 2026 Date Expires Midday 14th April 2026 Start Date June/July 2026 Are you a skilled financial leader looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to the education sector, working in a collaborative, supportive environment? Helix Academies Trust is a new and growing Trust. Currently one secondary school and one primary school we are planning to expand over the upcoming few years. We are seeking someone special who can be the Chief Financial Officer as we grow whilst also working as the School Business Manager at our secondary school in the short term. Our plans are that these will become two separate roles as the Trust expands. We are looking for someone who shares our values, and who is committed to driving our trust forward. As Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for managing the financial affairs of our trust, ensuring that our resources are used effectively and efficiently to support our schools and promote the success of all pupils. You will work closely with our Chief Executive contributing to our shared vision and values and helping to shape the future of our trust. Our focus is on finding the right person for the role, who shares our values and can make a positive contribution to our community-focused vision. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of financial management in the Education sector. You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and develop robust financial plans. You will lead, develop and maintain sound operations of financial and business practice across the Trust; and in doing so ensure that all requirements of the Academies Handbook are effectively fulfilled. You will also be an effective communicator, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside the trust. It is expected that the successful candidate will have proven knowledge of budget management and accounting systems, exceptional organisational, communication and IT skills, the ability to work as part of a team and be diplomatic, self-reliant, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. We are committed to providing a collaborative, supportive environment for our staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our trust, then we want to hear from you. To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application form outlining your relevant skills and experience. Join our team at Helix Academies Trust and help us shape the future of education. If you require more information, please contact Gaynor Carpenter gaynor.carpenter@marplehall.stockport.sch.uk The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at midday We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date Applications email to vacancies@marplehall.stockport.sch.uk. (Please do not submit a C.V. as this will be disregarded) The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Marple Hall School is part of the Helix Academies Trust, and the successful candidate will be employed by the Helix Academies Trust Want to learn more about what it is like to work for us? Read our recruitment page and watch our staff values film https://www.marplehall.stockport.sch.uk/working-for-mhs/ Supporting Documents ↗ Application Pack ↗ Person Specification ↗ Application Form Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.