Director of Business & Finance
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary to attract the best
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 3 January 2023
Job overview
The Governing Body at The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is looking to appoint a dedicated and forward-thinking Director of Business and Finance to provide strong financial leadership within their thriving school and college.
The Deanery School opened in 1970 and sits at the heart of Wigan, serving young people and families from every parish of the town.
With over 1450 pupils and students, including almost 200 in our Sixth Form, our school is heavily oversubscribed, admitting 250 children into Year 7 each year. Our school building was completed in September 2017 offering state of the art facilities.
Our Sixth Form Centre gives a modern area in which to work and study. It allows us to have a distinctive sixth form which is still closely linked to the main school. In 2020, our Sixth Form was the top performing college in Wigan for Value Added and above national averages.
As a Church of England school, the school aims to maintain a distinctly Christian ethos while being genuinely welcoming and inclusive. The Deanery is in a very strong position financially, with robust management and oversight of strategic financial planning from senior leaders and Governors and a healthy budget position.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational finance professional to provide strategic guidance, leadership and management of the school’s finances. We are looking for someone who can build on the excellent work of the highly experienced current postholder and support the school in its ongoing journey of improvement.
The role of Director of Business and Finance will involve responsibility for:
- Taking the lead on all strategic financial management, lead the support services and support staff and to have strategic oversight of all HR and Premises matters.
- Directly line managing the Senior Finance Officer, the wider Finance team, and the Site Manager.
- Ensuring that school leaders are effective stewards of public money in pursuit of our vision and aims as a school.
- Working as an integral part of an established and dynamic Senior Leadership Team and will contribute fully to the wider life of the school.
To find out more about the role of Director of Business and Finance, please visit https://jointhedeanery.co.uk
To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Laura McGunigle at Satis Education on 07931384683 or
· The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2023 at 9.00am
· Shortlisting 4th January 2023
· Interviews: 10th January 2023
· Please note: we are encouraging early application, the school reserve the right to close applications for this post early
To apply, please complete an application form and in addition, please outline any relevant experience and personal qualities you would bring to the role and send to admin@satiseducation.co.uk
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we will check the suitability of staff to work with children. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable).
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About The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
- The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
- Frog Lane, Wigan
- Lancashire
- WN1 1HQ
- United Kingdom
Who are we?
A school with a church foundation has existed on this site for 89 years. In 1932, All Saints Senior Church School was founded for ‘the nurture of the hearts and minds of children’ in Wigan. In 1971, All Saints’ School closed to allow the formation of a new high school. For the last 51 years, The Deanery Church of England High School has honoured that rich legacy and has been a beacon of distinctive Christian education for generations.
Our school sits at the heart of Wigan and serves young people and families from every parish of the town.
o Our pupils and students are fantastic – they are highly motivated and engaged young people with supportive and caring parents.
o As a Church of England school, we aim to maintain a distinctly Christian ethos while being genuinely welcoming and inclusive.
o We have over 1450 pupils and students, including over 150 in our Sixth Form.
o The school admits 250 children into Year 7 each year, and is heavily oversubscribed.
o We offer a rich co-curricular provision, including music, drama and sport.
o Our school building was completed in September 2017 offering state of the art facilities.
o Our Sixth Form Centre gives us a modern area in which to work and study. It allows us to have a distinctive sixth form which is still closely linked to the main school.
o Our Sixth Form is one of the top performing colleges in Wigan for Value Added and above national averages.
What about our staff?
We have around 150 staff in total who are pivotal to our success. The team is welcoming and friendly; we have a Staff Council who meet to discuss ideas about how we can support each other and make sure that our staff are well looked after. We look to recruit people who have the right attitude and share our values. If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we can help you do the rest. We can offer support, which focuses on the quality of teaching and learning, curriculum development and all aspects of Leadership and Management.
Where are we?
Wigan is conveniently located between Manchester and Liverpool, both cities being less than an hour’s drive away. The town lies at the heart of the regional motorway network, which affords quick and easy access to the rest of the UK via an extensive road network. Its rail links are exceptional. We are only a 30-minute drive away from Warrington, Bolton and Leigh. The school itself is situated in the heart of Wigan town centre, directly opposite the bus station and only a 10-minute walk away from both main railway stations.
View The Deanery Church of England High School’s Ofsted report
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