Finance Manager
Risedale School
North Yorkshire
- £45,154 - £49,149 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pay Grade M Point 32-40 £45,154.04 - £49,149.68 pro rata’d salary (£47,181.00 - 51,356.00 full time equivalent salary)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2026
Job overview
Make a difference to provision in our school community!
Are you passionate about supporting the education of young people? Do you want to help them to achieve their potential and our school to deliver excellent outcomes through robust financial planning and management?
Risedale School is seeking a highly motivated and capable individual to join our team as Finance Manager. We’re looking for a talented leader to oversee our budget and financial strategy, who will sit on the school’s senior leadership team and contribute to key decision-making.
About the Role:
As the school’s Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering an outstanding learning environment for our young people. You will work closely with the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team to:
Lead the strategic financial management of the school
Manage the whole school budget, ensuring accurate financial reporting to SLT and governors
Ensure the best value for money by overseeing all external contracts
Support the school in achieving its vision of high-quality education by promoting excellent business practice and maximising resource efficiency
Lead on the school’s data protection strategy and GDPR
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a candidate with accountancy/business management accreditation and experience in this field who is self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently. The successful candidate will not necessarily have worked in education, but will have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, and will be financially astute with extensive experience of managing budgets and contracts. They will additionally be a strategic thinker who can balance operational demands with long-term goals.
Essential Requirements:
Experience of managing budgets, resources and contracts
Strategic thinker
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and administrative skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
A commitment to confidentiality and data protection
Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 Thursday 12th February 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 24th February 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will, therefore, be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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About Risedale School
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Risedale School is a coeducational community secondary school welcoming pupils aged 11 to 16. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children of any secondary school in the UK and this military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
RISEDALE SCHOOL: We are 'The Risedale Family' and together we are 'A family of learners'.
OUR VISION: Our aspiration is that every pupil and staff member is supported to be the BEST version of themselves.
Members of our Risedale family will feel a strong sense of belonging and accomplishment as a direct result of attending our school. They will accumulate knowledge, cultural capital and social skills, such as empathy and kindness, enabling them to thrive in society and enjoy healthy RELATIONSHIPS. All our pupils will make good progress from their starting points.
At whatever stage of their education Risedale pupils leave us, they will be well-equipped to take the next steps on their journey to becoming a RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL and RESILIENT citizen who can embrace change and learn from mistakes.
OUR VALUES: What makes the BEST version of us?
- ResponsiBility
- RespEct
- ReSilience
- RelaTionships
Why work at Risedale?
There's something special about working at Risedale School. Our staff and pupils strive to be the very best they can be and work hard to support one another in their endeavours. There's a sense of pride that comes from working and studying at Risedale as we always try to make the most of ourselves as a school and as individuals.
Our staff genuinely care about our pupils and work hard to strengthen close relationships with our parents, whose support is invaluable. Risedale is an integral part of Catterick Garrison and beyond. We ensure that our links to other local stakeholders including schools, the military and civilian partners are always reinforced so that Risedale School truly is a central pillar of our community and an innovator for the success of our pupils. We believe that in preparing our pupils for life it is essential that their time at Risedale is a rounded and mindful experience. Pupils and staff work directly within the community providing a positive service and force for good; working in partnership with the Garrison Primary Schools, the military, Harewood Medical Practice, Tesco, the Fire Service, Catterick Leisure Centre, care homes as well as many local and national charities.
What can we offer you?
- The challenge of meaningful work – the opportunity to work in a unique school with a diverse community of pupils, many of who are from the military garrison, meeting their needs and nurturing aspiration
- Clear vision and strategic thinking lead to setting and achieving challenging goals. Working learning and achieving together
- CPD and career progression opportunities – a place to develop and share best practice so we can all succeed no matter where our future career paths may lead
- A supportive team – collaboration with partners from other schools, a place where friendships can be made and we all feel valued
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