Director of Finance and Operations
King Edward's Witley
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2020
Job overview
King Edward’s Witley and Barrow Hills School are part of the Tudor foundation of Bridewell Royal Hospital. Bridewell has an ongoing mission to provide an inclusive, holistic and progressive education to children from a range of backgrounds. The Schools are each situated on wonderful, rural Surrey campuses with excellent facilities and between them provide a co-educational day (and in the case of King Edward’s, also boarding) education to pupils aged 2-18.
The Court of Bridewell seeks an outstanding finance and operations professional to provide strong financial and generalist operational leadership to both schools, and to partner with the Senior Team to deliver the vision of the Heads (both appointed with effect from September 2019) as they work together in the next exciting phase of the Schools’ strategic development.
Candidates must have a strong flair for business opportunity, expertise in finance, experience of working with high-performing teams at senior leadership level and a clear understanding of how to run highly efficient support services in support of an organisation’s mission. Prior experience of working in a boarding/day school environment is not essential but candidates must possess a precise, analytical and agile mind, creativity, strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, a collaborative, team orientated approach, a sense of humour and commitment to the ethos and aims of the Schools.
The postholder will also be Clerk to the Governors. This role calls for the performance of some formal ceremonial duties at events held in the City of London as well as administrative responsibilities in support of Governor business.
A competitive salary and family accommodation will be available for the successful candidate.
To completed an application, please click the 'apply' button bellow and apply quoting reference number 4786.
The closing date for applications is Saturday 26th September 2020 at 8.30am.
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Applications will be considered on receipt and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position.
King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS.
Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.
About King Edward's Witley
King Edward's Witley is a co-educational boarding and day school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full or weekly boarders. It caters for boys and girls, with main entry points at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. Around 31% of students are from abroad, from around 40 different countries. There is a Sixth Form of 98, most of who go on to universities, including Oxford and Camb. At the same time the curriculum is deliberately broad and suitable for pupils of differing abilities. The School has become known for its innovative approach and offers both the International Baccalaureate and A-levels in the Sixth Form.
Further details of the School are to be found in the Independent Schools’ Year Book, or on our website www.kesw.org.
The Area: King Edward’s Witley occupies 100 woodland acres on the edge of Witley, a village on the borders of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. It is about twelve miles from Guildford and four miles from Godalming. Witley station is on the Portsmouth to Waterloo railway line and the journey from London takes just under an hour by train. The School is 45 minutes by taxi from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The area is a noted beauty spot and the School is surrounded by woodland, heathland and commons. Local amenities include the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford and the School is within close proximity of London and the south coast. There are good shopping facilities in Haslemere, Godalming and Guildford.
Child Protection: King Edward’s Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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