SCHOOL FINANCE MANAGER
Term time only contract (plus 3 weeks to be specified by school).
Expected Start date: As soon as possible and can go temp to perm for the right person.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated School Finance Manager to join our support staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified professional with strong financial expertise, excellent organisational skills, and a strategic, solution-focused approach.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective administration and management of the school’s financial systems and procedures, working closely with the Head Teacher and Strategic Business Manager to support the planning, monitoring, and control of the school budget. This role is central to ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school’s finances, delivering best value, and maintaining long-term financial stability.
The ideal applicant will be reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic, with significant experience in accounting, budget management, and financial reporting. You will possess excellent ICT skills and ideally have experience working with School Management Information Systems. An accountancy qualification, DSBM, or equivalent professional qualification is desirable. Experience in leading on commercial activities and project-based financial management will be an advantage.
In return, we can offer you:
Closing date for application: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: TBC
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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