Finance Director
Ditton Park Academy
Slough
- Salary:
- Level 9, SCP 42 - 47 - (£50,512 to £55,766) pro-rota term time plus up to four weeks
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2024
Job overview
Full time / Part time working hours and flexible working options will all be considered.
SASH Education Trust is seeking to appoint to this role, an exceptional professional to join the Team at Ditton Park Academy.
The Finance Director’s role is fundamental to the Trust being able to deliver on its aspirations. Reporting to the CFO, you will take full ownership of preparing accurate and timely management accounts together with intelligent commentary for the Trust Board. This is to ensure that they stay informed of the financial position of the Trust as a whole, and enabling them to make evidence based decisions based on reliable and up to date information. You will necessarily assist the CFO in ensuring the delivery of all statutory financial compliance requirements of the Trust. Strategically, you will assist the CFO in improving processes and systems within the finance function, as well as more widely informing the annual business planning process that is fundamental in underpinning the delivery of our development plans.
Our relentless approach to school improvement is undertaken through close working relationships and ongoing challenge and support. You must have high expectations for all, be excellent communicator and be committed to ensure value for money across the academy.
DPA offers a truly comprehensive and inclusive education, serving a vibrant and diverse community with 1,150 students aged 11 to 18. The Academy provides excellent continuous professional development & learning opportunities.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold financial qualification/s (CIPFA, AAT, ACCA, CIMA) and/or significant experience in field.
- Have high standards of personal integrity and the ability to inspire it in others.
- Have the ability to gather, analyse and evaluate financial information accurately to produce management reports and information.
- Be an excellent communicator who has a positive attitude to life and work.
If you think this new and exciting opportunity is for you, we would like to hear from you. Visits to the academy are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange a telephone call, meeting or to receive a recruitment pack then please contact Sarah Cuthbert, PA to the Principal s.cuthbert@dittonparkacademy.co.uk.
For more information we also encourage you to visit our website www.dittonparkacademy.co.uk
All applicants must complete an application form found on the school website.
Closing date: 10am, Friday 31 May 2024
Interviews to be held on: w/c 3 June 2024
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 3 June 2024
Ditton Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
About Ditton Park Academy
About Ditton Park Academy
Ditton Park Academy is a mixed, mainstream secondary school located in Slough, Berkshire. The academy has a sixth form and educates students within the 11-19 age range. Currently, there are 1100 pupils and we are heavily oversubscribed.
We are a local, co-educational community Academy serving the young people and their families in the South-East of Slough in the Kings Reach Estate just off Upton Court Park. Ditton Park Academy opened in 2014 and moved into a multi-million-pound purpose-built building in 2017. The academy is part of an innovative collaboration between the headteachers of the 13 secondary schools in Slough (SASH).
Values and vision
Ditton Park Academy promotes an ethos of “active citizens”, whereby students are empowered to participate in decision making and provide input into the wellbeing, public service and economic sufficiency of their community. To help students achieve this, the academy is focused on providing an excellent teaching and learning environment that is inclusive and caters for students as individuals.
The academy’s aim is to provide educational and workplace opportunities that are geared towards maximising achievement. Teachers work hard to deliver the right curriculum for students, along with a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities.
All visitors will notice, when they visit, how proud the students and staff are of our Academy.
Nick Caulfield
Principal
Address: Kings Reach, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7UX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1753 537594
Website: http://www.dittonparkacademy.co.uk/
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