Director of Finance and Operations
Alderley Edge School for Girls
Cheshire East
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 June 2022
Job overview
Salary: Highly competitive, with attractive benefits
Alderley Edge School for Girls (AESG) is a leading independent day school for 450 girls aged 2-18 years. Established in 1999 following the merger of two local schools, AESG is located in the vibrant Cheshire village of Alderley Edge, and benefits from easy access to the regional cultural capital of Manchester as well as the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
The Headmistress and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, proactive and business minded individual to become the new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO). This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continued success and development of this high-achieving, academic and dynamic independent school.
Reporting to the Headmistress, the DFO is a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team and plays a vital role in the school’s strategic planning. The DFO also fulfils the role of Clerk to the Governors. The post holder will be responsible for the effective leadership and management of the day-to-day non-educational operations of the school, including finance, estates, facilities, IT, procurement, risk management and the generation of non-fee income.
The successful candidate will be an individual of proven leadership ability; a strategic thinker, innovative and highly practical, displaying resilience and tenacity in equal measure, he or she will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Exceptional financial acumen and robust commercial judgement will be essential. Prior school Bursar experience is not a pre-requisite.
For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com .
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:
Nina Lambert: NinaLambert@RSAcademics.com
The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Tuesday 7th June 2022
Alderley Edge School for Girls is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
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About Alderley Edge School for Girls
- Alderley Edge School for Girls
- Wilmslow Road, Alderley Edge
- Cheshire
- SK9 7QE
- United Kingdom
Headmistress: Mrs Nicola Smillie
Alderley Edge School for Girls provides girls with outstanding pastoral support, innovative teaching, a broad curriculum and a fantastic array of extra-curricular opportunities. Each girl is nurtured and supported in small classes and it is our priority that each girl reaches her individual potential and becomes the best she can be.
We value the successes and achievements of all our girls; both academically and in other contexts, from dance to drama, music to sport. Girls leave as confident, articulate and mature young women who can achieve in the world beyond our school gates.
Alderley Edge School for Girls is a community. All our girls, from those in Nursery at the age of two, through to Sixth Form at the age of 18, feel safe and secure and benefit from being in a school positioned in a vibrant village environment.
The School is a high-achieving, academic and dynamic school which fosters the well-being of each individual within an exciting, challenging and supportive environment. We recognise commitment, hard work and success, setting the girls the challenges they need to develop their talents to the full.
We are proud of our school and its Christian values, yet respect the beliefs of others in our community. We believe in social justice for all and feel a sense of responsibility for those less fortunate, for whom we provide support both locally and globally through our fundraising and community service.
The School has recently been awarded Apple Distinguished Status after a huge development in Technology Enhanced Learning. Girls bring their own iPads into school to enrich their learning experience. Each teacher is also given his/her own iPad to support their teaching. The School has also integrated Apple TVs into classrooms, corridors and the newly built fitness suite.
In June 2021 the Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) undertook a full inspection at AESG. The School was given the highest possible 'Excellent' rating. The inspection was focused on the pupils' academic and other achievements, as well as their personal development, with the school being found to be excellent across each area.
We are a proud member of the Girls’ School Association and we value the importance of an all-girls’ education and the benefits this provides for our students. There are numerous opportunities for girls to develop both team working and leadership skills and to help guide the school and their peers. In this way our students learn important life skills which prepare them for the world of work and they leave us as impressive young women who make a difference.
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