Finance Director
Exmouth Community College
Exmouth, Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L14 - L18
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2020
Job overview
Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and with the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close by, Exmouth Community College is one of the largest secondary schools in the country with over 2300 students.
The College is seeking an outstanding, inspirational and dynamic leader to take on the role of Finance Director. This offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious, creative and enthusiastic individual to lead a dedicated team of staff committed to get the very best education for our students within the context of the whole College vision.
The College is at a very exciting time in its development and you will be joining a growing Senior Leadership Team who are exceptionally ambitious for both the students within Exmouth and the College as a whole.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will contribute to the overall development of the College’s strategic direction and lead on the provision of a wide range of support activities. The role offers the opportunity to work across a range of areas and alongside other key staff within the College.
This role presents an excellent opportunity to have a large impact on the development of both students and the College as a whole. The College will shortly begin work on a £13 million new build on the Key Stage 3 campus which includes 13 classrooms, two ICT rooms, a theatre to seat 450, three Drama studios, library resource centre, activity studio, six design technology rooms and five science laboratories. This work will start in the Summer with a completion date of Easter 2022. In addition, we are expecting further growth and work will shortly start on phase 2 of a new £3 million Mathematics block. Finally, after several years of financial containment the College had a small surplus last year and we are now entering a period where finances will allow for some additional investment to assist our students.
Please refer to the Exmouth Community College website for the full job description and person specification.
To apply: Please download and complete a non-teaching application form available from the Exmouth Community College website and return it before the closing date.
Closing Date: Friday 21 February 2020 at 10am
Interview Date: Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 March 2020
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis, subject to the College's need.
Exmouth Community College is committed to providing the best possible care and education to our pupils and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Barred List check) will be required before the successful candidate can commence employment at Exmouth Community College.
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About Exmouth Community College
Exmouth Community College is one of the largest secondary schools in the country with over 2,200 students currently enrolled (over 300 of these in Post 16). The College, which converted to Academy status in April 2011, is set in a leafy split-site location. Our catchment area extends northwards towards Exeter city and eastwards to include Budleigh Salterton and many attractive rural villages. The College embraces working as part of the community and has strong local partnerships.
Our mission is to provide a well-structured, enjoyable, and positive approach to learning that rewards student success and allows for individual aptitudes to flourish. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive College that caters to all abilities.
Our College provides a safe, secure, and non-threatening environment in which students can develop consideration for others, self-discipline and positive relationships. We strive to offer an education that prepares students for their future.
The Exmouth Community College Trust is overseen by the Governing Board who are committed to delivering the best comprehensive education for the young people of Exmouth and the surrounding villages.
We put the development of staff at the centre of our philosophy, including a unique Assistant Headteacher role with responsibility for our staff and their development. We take it really seriously, and very much subscribe to Richard Branson's mantra to develop our staff well enough so they can leave but treat them well enough so they don't want to.
There is a really strong sense of community at ECC. Through us all working together as staff, families and governors, and pulling together as one community, we will continue the great work to build a College that caters brilliantly for its community and prepares our young people for their future.
Exmouth Community College is a fully comprehensive academy committed to giving the best education and opportunities to all of our students. We invite you to explore our website to find out more about our College.
The Area
Exmouth is a town of over 35,000 inhabitants situated at the start of the Jurassic Coastline, East Devon in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Read more HERE.
The town has a marina and a two mile beach front offering a variety of water sports. The town offers excellent sporting facilities including a large leisure centre, and hosts a weekly Park Run and Junior Park Run. The town has a wide range of hotels, excellent restaurants, as well as shopping facilities.
On the outskirts of Exmouth is Woodbury Common, a beautiful moorland, ideal for walking, riding, mountain biking and picnics.
The Cathedral city of Exeter is only 10 miles away. Offering a wealth of shopping, sporting, cultural and historic attractions. Exeter is recognised as one of the most desirable cities in which to live, and offers a thriving arts community, reflecting the presence of a major university
Exmouth is very accessible by Car (10 minutes from the M5), train, bus and air (Exeter Airport just 25 minutes away).
Exmouth Community College Website
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