Head of Finance & Operations
Pennthorpe School
Horsham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 05/06/2024 onwards
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2024
Job overview
The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) takes responsibility for the financial and business affairs of the school including the financial systems, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, the facilities, buildings and estates.
The HFO reports to the Head and is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, acting as Clerk to the Governors and working alongside the Head in advising the Governors on financial and operational matters.
The closing date for applications is 25th April 2024; however, we will assess applications as they come in and may withdraw the vacancy before this date so early application is recommended.
To apply, please visit our website here or contact Chloe Wharton for further information on 01403 822391.
If you share our ethos, are passionate about education and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please submit an online application form through our website. For any questions, please contact our Head of Recruitment, Chloe Wharton on Recruitment@Pennthorpe.com or call on 01403 822391.
Pennthorpe School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As part of the shortlisting process, the School will consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
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About Pennthorpe School
Pennthorpe is a co-educational independent preparatory day school located in the village of Rudgwick, along the Surrey/Sussex border, for children ages 2 to 13 years. Pennthorpe sits within a beautiful 25-acre site with extensive facilities and 16 acres of luscious woodland.
Pennthorpe is renowned for an innovative curriculum, exceptional pastoral care, immaculate, child-friendly campus and exceptional record for Scholarships and Common Entrance results. “Non nobis solum nati” is Pennthorpe’s official motto: “Born not for ourselves alone”. The ‘Pennthorpe Purpose’ relays the importance of positive contribution to the lives, and for the benefit, of others - not just to serve our own intentions. The children enjoy the most compelling educational experience possible; to nurture their positivity, tolerance, resilience and collaboration; and to prepare them to pursue their individual aspirations and contribute to the world.
Whether it’s academic achievement, consideration and kindness towards others, or an energetic and positive attitude – excellence underpins all that we do at Pennthorpe, and all that we strive to be together. Pennthorpe has been successfully preparing children for a variety of public senior schools since 1930.
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