Director of Finance and Operations
Whitley Academy
Coventry
- Expired
- Salary:
- according to skill set: from £50,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- A.S.A.P
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2014
Job overview
Director of Finance and Operations, Coventry
Whitley Academy is an 11 - 18 mixed comprehensive situated in the South East of Coventry. There are currently 850 students and 60 teaching staff. It is a Royal Society of the Arts Academy. Whitley is a genuine comprehensive school with a full ability range and social mix. We are rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted and have been since 2010, and again under the latest Ofsted framework (Dec 13). Our reputation locally and nationally is excellent. The school is a National Support School and supports a number of others schools with their improvement.The school now seeks a Director of Finance and Operations to support the Principal. This is a new role with responsibility for all financial, commercial and operational matters affecting the school.
The role:
Ensure the efficient running of the finance, operations and facilities services. Act as a hands-on leader for all finance and all non-teaching operational matters, i.e. administration, facilities, caretaking and cleaning staff and directly line manage support staff, and work closely with other functions including HR and ICT. To be responsible for the school's finances, preparation of budgets, management accounts, forecasts and business plans. Review and improve administration and reporting processes where feasible. Take responsibility for the smooth day to day running of the school's operations. Supervise the maintenance and daily upkeep of all buildings, as well as grounds maintenance and building security.
The Candidate:
A natural leader, as part of the senior team you will be a qualified accountant with experience of budget preparation and providing strategic support to a senior leadership team.
Someone with strong operational experience, proven project management skills and a hands-on approach. A team player who believes in sharing best practice across the wider business. An energetic and adaptable individual who has previously run a multi-functional team. You should also be experienced in providing real value-add and business partnering, and experience of Academy operations.
Closing Date: 12noon - 28th April 2014
Interviews: TBC
Please apply using the attached application form. CV's are not accepted
Please contact: Mrs Amrit Nagra, WHITLEY ACADEMY, Abbey Road, Coventry, CV3 4BD, Tel: 024 7630 2580 Email: vacancies@whitleyacademy.com Website: www.whitleyacademy.com
Whitley Academy is committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About Whitley Academy
Whitley Academy – A place to “be the best you can be”.
Please explore our website - www.whitleyacademy.com - to gain a flavour of what it means to be part of the Whitley Academy community. We sincerely hope that you will be inspired to apply to join us.
Whitley Academy is an innovative and inclusive school, committed to delivering high quality education for the community it serves. We value everyone that we work with, regardless of their differing needs, abilities and backgrounds. This ethos influences all that happens within the school – our mantra of ‘deeds not words’ supports all students to be the best they can be.
Whitley Academy is an oversubscribed and expanding 11-19 school with over 920 students (including the Sixth Form).
We believe here at Whitley Academy that everyone, whether students or staff, can be supported to be the best that they can be.
Whitley Academy strives not only to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also to provide opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning. Our students develop into responsible young adults with high self-esteem and the skills and competences to equip them for success in the future.
Whitley Academy provides a safe and stimulating environment. We have a dedicated, highly skilled and committed team of staff upholding high expectations of, and aspirations for our students’ attendance, punctuality, behaviour, uniform and attitude to learning.
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