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Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Greenwich

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Salary:
Very competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Flexible depending on notice period
Apply by:
14 October 2019

Job overview

PolyMAT is a Multi-Academy Trust that currently comprises of two schools with a third under negotiation. This is a small but expanding MAT and we are looking for a Head of Finance that can grow with us. The vision is ‘success for everyone’ and we are looking for staff that can bring this vision to reality. Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is a highly successful all-inclusive boys’ school with a co-educational offer at Post 16. Our second school is Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls and this recent addition opened its doors for the first time in September 2019. The schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards from staff and pupils. They are demanding yet rewarding schools where students and staff feel valued and supported.

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Director of Business for the school’s financial and accounting service as well as providing support to the strategic development of the Trust. Applicants should have a suitable finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA etc.) This position would suit a current school finance officer that is seeking wider opportunities. 

We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance who will preferably have experience of working in the Education sector. Additionally, you will have significant experience of working at a senior level and providing robust financial plans and advice to Board level.

Specifically, we are looking for an individual that can:

• Keep the accounts of the Trust and prepare annual Statements of Financial Activity (SOFA) and Balance Sheets in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). 

• Safeguard the Trust’s assets and ensure the overall business viability of the Trust over the long term. 

• Ensure the Board of Trustees are fully informed of the Trust’s and individual school’s finances on a regular basis

• Be responsible for the day-to-day running of the finance department

Applicants must be highly organised and have a good standard of literacy and numeracy. We are keen to recruit someone who is confident, supportive and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate should have a professional appearance, attitude and will be able to deal with staff, students and parents with confidence. They should also have strong interpersonal skills, be confident in their approach and demonstrate high levels of attention to detail.

 As a member of staff at PolyMAT, we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career progression

• A competitive salary

• Excellent professional development

• A contributory pension scheme

• An employee assistance programme

• Childcare vouchers

• Season ticket loans

• Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

• Excellent catering facilities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including the need for the successful candidate to undertake a disclosure and barring check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Details of the role and the application form are available on the schools’ websites.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14 October 2019. 

Interviews will be scheduled for the following week.

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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Woolwich Poly is located in Thamesmead, a thriving multi-cultural and diverse area in the London Borough of Greenwich, where around 65% of our students have English as an additional language; Ofsted noted our outstanding ethos and curriculum.”This school has the best ethos, personal development and well being of any I’ve ever seen” We are also an inclusive community, 35% of our boys have special needs; we gained the Inclusion Chartermark several years ago.
Woolwich Polytechnic is a proud member of the PiXL group (Partners in Excellence). PiXL was formed with the aim of supporting and developing the GCSE results of thousands of students in many schools across London.

We are an inclusive school who celebrates its culture and diversity. We believe in giving young people the support they require, whatever their abilities, background or circumstances. The school’s success is based on thriving partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. No one group works in isolation.

Being an all-boys' school, with a mixed post-16 centre, we are proud of the fact that our outstanding pastoral system adds to our ethos and success. Our post-16 partnership allows us to welcome both young men and women from all schools and backgrounds to contribute to our further success and expansion of our post-16 centre. We understand the pressures facing the students and we have a dedicated team of career specialists and personal counsellors to help advise and guide students throughout their time at the school where required.

All staff at the Poly are supported by a staff development programme and by effective line leadership and performance management processes. We have many staff that have gained internal promotions and made rapid career progression. This reflects on our ability to develop staff and reward outstanding contributions.  Indeed, our focus on professional development and maximising success has led to the recent establishment of Co-Headship, something that has increased our leadership capacity even more.

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