Deputy Director of Finance and Head of Data Systems

Thank you for your interest in joining GES. The role of Deputy Director of Finance and Head of Data Systems is a unique and challenging role for the right person. We are looking for someone with significant finance experience, experience of working with students' academic data and someone who understands IT systems to join us at this exciting point in our journey. This is a new, broad and challenging role but, for the right person, will offer the opportunity to have a significant impact on many parts of the school. The attached application pack contains much more information about the role, the salary and how to apply. Please read it carefully as there is very specific experience you need to have to be eligible for the role.

Job purpose

• To assist the Finance and Business Development Director in all aspects of whole school financial planning and operations to ensure that all aspects of financial management meet legal requirements.
• To lead on all aspects of operational finance - fee collection, payment processing, club fees, ordering, budget and forecast creation.
• To be responsible for the smooth running of iSAMS, the school VLE, Google for Education and connected internal data systems (Open apply, my school portal etc).
• To be the lead contact with MSC IT - the schools network management company
• With the Director of Finance and Business Development to ensure that the school is fully GDPR compliant

Person specification

This role is new to GES and we are looking for someone who can meet most of the requirements in the full specification (see the job pack attached to the advert). 

Essential Experience

• A minimum of five years experience in a finance management role as well as working in an education environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Swiss accountant qualification OR
• A minimum of five years of experience as a Bursar or School Business Manager in an International or UK Curriculum School.

About GES

GES is a happy and supportive school. We have wonderful staff, parents and students who all work together to ensure that the students are academically and personally successful. Our academic results are excellent and our first set of GCSE results placed us significantly above the UK Independent school national average. We have just started our A level programme and are in an exciting period of growth as we become a full school.

As GES turns 60, we reviewed our vision, mission and values to ensure that we continue to thrive as an all through international school. Our vision is that GES empowers young people to unlock their fullest potential to thrive academically and socially. Our students are curious, moral and courageous, building on their opportunities to lead lives of purpose and contribute positively to the world. We do this through our mission - we expect all staff to strive for excellence and achieve this in a caring and compassionate way.

How to Apply

Applications should be made through our TES school portal in English and consist of a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining how you meet the personal specification and a completed online application form. The covering letter can be uploaded as part of your application on the TES. Please do not send a CV, as they are not accepted, nor apply outside of the TES platform. 

In your application letter you should ensure that you outline your impact and successes and how you meet the job description and person specification. Due to the large number of applications we get for every role, it may not be possible to contact every candidate but we thank you in advance for your interest in our school. Please contact HR via hr@geschool.ch if you have any questions about the role.

Safer Recruitment

GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks. In some instances social media/Internet checks may also be carried out.