Wandle Learning Trust
Wandsworth
Salary:
From £87k depending on experience.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
1 October 2025
Job overview
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Wandle Learning Trust, South London
From £87k depending on experience.
(A higher salary may be offered to a candidate with significant relevant expertise).
Full time
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced senior leader to lead our financial strategy and operations across a growing family of schools. This is a pivotal role within our Executive Team, offering the opportunity to shape the financial future of the Trust and contribute to educational excellence.
You will be responsible for:
* Strategic financial planning and oversight of all financial controls.
* Ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA regulations.
* Leading financial reporting, forecasting, and budget consolidation.
* Driving innovation through Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning (ICFP).
* Supporting income diversification and commercial ventures.
* Providing expert financial guidance to the Trust Board and senior leaders.
We are looking for a qualified and visionary financial leader who can bring:
* A CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW).
* Significant experience in senior financial management, ideally within the education or academy sector.
* Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.
* A strategic mindset and commitment to public service values.
Wandle Learning Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London, currently comprises of two secondary schools and eight primary schools. The Trust also runs the Wandle Learning Partnership, which oversees our English, Maths and Teaching DfE Hubs, as well as our sector leading phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised.
For further details and to apply please visit our website at
For an informal discussion about the role, please email
Closing Date: 1st October at Midday
Initial online interviews for shortlisted candidates are planned for on 2nd October, with final interviews for selected candidates on 8th October.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children's Barred List check.
The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Wandle Learning Trust
Wandle Learning Trust
Dagnall Street, London
SW11 5DT
United Kingdom
Wandle Learning Trust was founded in 2018 by Mark Siswick and Christian Kingsley, the leaders of Chesterton Primary School and Chestnut Grove Academy in Wandsworth. We are now a family of five schools comprising our founder schools plus three further primaries, Ravenstone Primary School, Paxton Academy and Thomson House School.
Unique to our Trust is the strong collaboration with Wandle Learning Partnership, which is home to our Teaching School, English and Maths Hubs and sector leading phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. Collectively we are united in the belief that there is no more important role than making a positive difference to children's lives.
Our aim is to ensure that as a result of attending an academy in the Trust, every young person will be inspired and empowered by their education. Inspired to build a purposeful and fulfilling life and empowered to make a valuable contribution to the world around them.
As a Trust we believe in Educating for life, ensuring that our children are prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training. Each academy will aim to achieve an outstanding judgement from OFSTED at the earliest appropriate point and be contributing to delivering world-class education within the Trust.
If you want to find out more about the Trust, our schools and our learning partnership please visit our relevant websites.
Wandle Learning Trust
Chestnut Grove Academy
Chesterton Primary School
Paxton Academy
Ravenstone Primary School
Thomson House School - Home
Wandle Learning Partnership
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds
Wandle Teaching School Hub
London South West Maths Hub
The Wandle English Hub
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