CFO
St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust
Croydon
- New
- Salary:
- Highly competitive & Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 February 2026
Job overview
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Central Services team at St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust, as our Chief Financial Officer. We are a growing Trust and currently have four secondary schools and twelve primary schools. We are a growing Trust and are supported by the Archdiocese of Southwark to grow to thirty-five schools over the next three to five years.
The Chief Financial Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our academies. We are seeking an individual who possesses not only exceptional financial acumen but also a passion for fostering a positive and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive. Our Catholic ethos and mission is at the heart of everything we do and we except candidates to share and embrace those values.
The ideal candidate will:
Have extensive previous experience of working as part of a Executive Leadership Team.
Be able to communicate complex financial concepts to a diverse audience and who shares our commitment to transparency and accountability.
Play a key role in shaping the strategy of the Trust and ensuring that strong financial practices and strategy are embedded within all strategic planning.
Align to the mission, vision and values of St Oscar Romero and the Diocese.
In return we offer:
Opportunity to work within a highly skilled and supportive team
A commitment to continue with national pay, terms and conditions
Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Staff benefits including a cycle to work scheme
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and access to our Training Portal
Opportunity to join a growing Trust
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Recruiter contact:
About St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust
- St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust
- Shirley Court, Upper Shirley Road, Croydon
- Surrey
- CR9 5AS
- United Kingdom
As a Trust, we have a commitment to excellence in Catholic education, to faith, to service, and to ensuring that the young people in our schools are placed at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is to empower everyone in our communities and especially the young people in our schools to become agents of change and apostles of hope by:
Living their lives with purpose.
Inspired by the legacy of St. Oscar Romero, we seek to form communities and individuals who are courageous, compassionate, and dedicated to building a just and faith-filled world.
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