Business and Finance Director
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGS)
Blackburn with Darwen
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £47,000 to £55,000 dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- asap
- Apply by:
- 6 August 2017
Job overview
Business and Finance Director
We are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, an enthusiastic, confident Business and Finance Director, playing a pivotal role in the school and making a real impact on the outcomes of our pupils.
The purpose of the role is to provide strong financial and operational leadership, and therefore the successful candidate must be a qualified accountant. However, in addition to Finance, the post holder will also be responsible for the strategic development and management of HR, Premises, Health & Safety and IT alongside the Head, Senior Management Team and Governing Body.
The post holder will report to the Head on all day-to-day operational and financial matters, and also work closely with the Chair of the Finance, HR and Site committee of the Governing Body, preparing financial monitoring documents, together with other papers and reports as required.
The Business and Finance Director will also manage the IT function and so an effective understanding of ICT systems and education packages would be useful.
The exceptional candidate will have a positive and flexible approach while managing a diverse and demanding workload, and be highly motivated, enthusiastic, analytical and innovative. Other requirements include:
· a degree
· membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)
· experience of financial forecasting, management accounting and preparation of financial statements
· successful leadership and management experience
· a high degree of written and oral literacy
· capability of assimilating, analysing and interpreting complex data
· a high level of IT skills
· diplomacy and tact for dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and external agencies, including the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) and the DfE (Department for Education)
· excellent organisation, administration, record keeping and presentation skills and an eye for detail.
· outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
· an effective team member who will motivate and inspire others and help shape the Business and Finance Director role
· good attention to detail
The following skills/experience are desirable:
· experience and/or knowledge of HR, payroll, pensions, etc
· experience of working in a school setting
· knowledge of compliance with external requirements including employment law
· a working knowledge of Health and Safety
Applications
An application form and further details may be obtained from the website www.qegsblackburn.com
Completed applications in the form of a letter, a cv and a completed application form should be sent to the Head, Mrs Claire Gammon, at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, West Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 6DF or by e-mail to head@qegsblackburn.com
Closing date: noon on Monday 7th August 2017. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours of the closing time and date.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Prohibition List check.
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About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGS)
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- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGS)
- West Park Road, Blackburn
- Lancashire
- BB2 6DF
- United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a co-educational, all-through free school in Blackburn for pupils and students aged 4-19.
The school is believed to have been founded in 1509. It survived the Reformation and in 1567 was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I. After 500 years of history, the school became a free school in September 2014. To read more about the School's history, please see our website https://www.qegsblackburn.com/why-qegs/history/
Head - Claire Gammon
Values and vision
Although we no longer charges fees, we pride ourselves on retaining an independent school ethos, and place strong emphasis on high academic standards, exemplary behaviour and extra-curricular commitment.
The school’s curriculum is founded on high aspirations allied with academic breadth and challenge. It has a strong emphasis on oral communication and extends beyond the national curriculum in offering PSHEE. The introduction of French in Year 3, plus specialist-taught science and music and an extended programme of physical education, help to develop early habits of co-operation, application and aspiration. All pupils are expected to participate in these activities as we wish to help them to benefit from a broad experience that sees them working co-operatively with others, irrespective of their background or faith. We are a truly integrated school which encourages tolerance and diversity within a broad Christian ethos.
Queen Elizabeth's also wishes to establish within students the habits of application, attendance, and healthy living. It aims to support this through, among other things, regular monitoring of individual progress.
The school enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. It continues to draw pupils and students from a wide area of north and east Lancashire, as well as beyond. A number of students proceed to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and almost all the Year 13 students go on to university.
Newly Qualified Teachers
Benefit from a programme led by members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Staff Benefits
- Full induction/training programme
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Continuous Professional Development with annual review
- Tea and coffee provided during breaks and lunchtimes
- Designated staff room with IT facilities
- Free school meal in our very own "Hogwarts"
- Free staff parking
- Use of school transport (covers many boroughs throughout Lancashire)
- Staff room Social Committee that organises various staff events
- Extended school holidays (compared to other local state schools)
- Located right across from Corporation Park, a lovely place to take a walk!
Houses
The system of 'Houses' was introduced nearly 100 years ago. Today every staff member belongs to one of six Houses, each named after an Elizabethan sea captain. House assemblies take place each week giving pupils and staff chance to meet and discuss new ideas.
Extra-curricular
Our aim is to develop rounded human beings through a broad and challenging range of educational experiences. So, while we place due emphasis on the academic aspects of school life, the education on offer at QEGS extends far beyond the classroom.
We offer a full programme of during and after-school clubs, societies and activities. There are plenty of non-sporting pastimes and pursuits, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Art Club, Debating Society, Electronics Club and the Chess Club. All new members of staff are encouraged to support the extra-curricular programme within School.
Our school has a long-standing and deserved reputation for the quality of its sports provision and for playing sport both competitively and fairly. QEGS pupils and students benefit from excellent sports facilities and the school’s Playing Fields at Lammack are a hive of activity and sporting encouragement most Saturday mornings. The dedication of QEGS staff in encouraging a love of sport and then developing individual talents and team ethics is second to none.
The Drama and Music Departments offers staff, pupils and students of all standards the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of ensembles which perform in numerous concerts, theatre productions and events throughout the year. Backstage roles are also available for those who are camera shy!
School trips include: Geography field trips, Battlefield visits, Iceland, netball tour to Barbados, trips to Europe to develop MFL, cultural visits to museums/concerts/plays. Sixth Form visit Uganda every other year which has a tremendous charitable impact.
Facilities
In addition to our outstanding academic facilities, our School is fortunate to have:-
Library stocked with over 14,000 books
4x networked IT suites
Indoor, heated Swimming Pool
Fully equipped gymnasium
Sports fields and sports hall at Lammack, Witton Park and East Lancs Cricket Club
2x Design Technology workshops, traditional and digital
Transport provision throughout the county
Dedicated Sixth Form Centre, Singleton House
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