Job Details Job role
Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
£48,226.00 - £60,208.00 Annually (FTE)
Job Summary Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer – responsible for finance operations at school level while contributing to trust‑wide financial stewardship, compliance and long‑term sustainability during transition to Multi Academy Trust.
Responsibilities
Provide expert leadership for finance operations at school level.
Contribute to the trust’s wider financial stewardship, compliance and long‑term sustainability.
Work across both Lawrence Sheriff School and the newly forming Multi Academy Trust.
Support leaders in strategic financial planning and decision‑making.
Maintain strong interpersonal and written communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.
Manage multiple workstreams and provide hands‑on support when needed.
Qualifications
Highly organised finance professional with deep experience in financial operations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams.
Eligibility to work in the UK; enhanced DBS check required.
Visa sponsorship not available.
Commitment to Safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. The recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to relevant checks including DBS, right to work, suitable references and suitability to work with children.
Contact Information For more information, contact the Personnel department: Tel: 01788 843700, Email: recruitment@lawrencesheriffschool.com. Applications are accepted through the school’s website.
Application Deadline Closing date for applications: 09.00 am on Tuesday 16 June 2026.
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