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Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre is a unique School, and is one of only a handful of non-independent all-through schools in the country.

We educate children from ages four to eighteen in a school setting that dates back over 120 years. We blend modern teaching methods with a traditional focus on high expectations.

Our Preparatory School educates 350 pupils from Reception to Year 6, and our Senior School educates 400 students from Year 7 to Year 13. Whilst our Preparatory teachers mainly teach within Prep and our Senior School teachers focus on their subjects in Key Stage 3 and above, our all-through nature affords the opportunity for subjects to be taught to earlier year groups with specialist support.

The size of our school sets us apart from many others. We are large enough to offer a full suite of subjects and facilities, whilst ensuring our students are not lost in a large crowd, and allowing teachers to make a genuine impact. Our independent school heritage gives us a more academic approach to the curriculum; however, we ensure that our students have a full appreciation for the arts and that they fully participate in sporting pursuits.

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Humanities & English to commence from January 2026 (or sooner if possible). The successful candidate will ideally be a Humanities specialist and support can be provided in planning and delivery of English lessons.

We welcome and encourage visits to the school. Please get in touch to arrange this.

For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as reference checks.

Chief Finance Officer

The Role

St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (SGtA) is seeking an exceptional Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing Catholic multi-academy trusts. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic, values-driven organisation at a pivotal stage in its development.

The CFO will provide dynamic and ethical business and operational leadership, inspiring and enabling staff at every level to excel in delivering the Trust’s mission, vision, strategic aims, and improvement priorities for the benefit of all pupils across 64 schools. With ultimate responsibility for the finance function, the CFO will ensure consistent financial reporting, oversee the Trust's banking and secure strong reserves/investment strategies.  The CFO will work with Chief Operations and People Officer to maintain robust Trust-wide payroll and financial support to all schools, ensuring excellence, transparency and efficiency across every area of operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving the Trust’s Catholic ethos and values through all operational and financial activity, ensuring the Catholic character is reflected consistently in day-to-day business and strategic decision-making.
• Supporting the CEO as Accounting Officer , maintaining the highest standards of probity, propriety and value for money in managing public funds, while securing the Trust’s long-term financial strength and sustainability.
• Ensuring full statutory and contractual compliance , including the Academies Trust Handbook, and embedding robust governance and accountability across the organisation.
• Providing strategic insight and analysis to the executive team, enabling confident, evidence-based decisions that enhance the educational experience and outcomes for every pupil.

As a core member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will help shape the Trust’s long-term blueprint, influence key strategic decisions, and leave a lasting legacy on Catholic education across the region. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary finance leader to make a tangible difference, joining a Trust that is ambitious, innovative, and committed to excellence in all it does.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Finance Officer will provide robust strategic and financial leadership across all aspects of the Trust’s financial operations , ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the optimal use of resources to support the Trust’s mission, vision, and strategic aims. The CFO will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Trust Board, driving excellence, transparency, and value for money across finance, business operations, procurement, payroll, and academy acquisitions.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement the Trust’s financial strategy aligned with its educational goals.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial matters, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead financial planning for growth, capital projects and other development.

Financial Compliance:

• Ensure the Trust Board complies with its obligations and responsibilities as set out by DfE in the Academy Trust Handbook, with statutory returns completed in a timely manner. 
• Monitor and report on regulatory compliance to the CEO and Board.
• Review and monitor the Trust’s Financial Scheme of Delegation.
• Provide the Executive Team with management reports to enable comprehensive financial oversight and sound decision-making.
• Oversee the provision of external audit and ensure timely submission of all statutory returns.
• Manage the relationship with HMRC and ensure adherence to VAT, Corporation Tax, and PAYE requirements.
• Embed a culture of ethical financial practice and continuous improvement.

Financial Management:

• Lead financial strategic planning, scenario modelling, and resource optimisation across the Trust.
• Develop and maintain robust Trust-wide financial management policies and procedures.
• Fulfil reporting needs for leaders, governance, directors, executives and regulatory compliance at all levels of the organisation.
• Oversee the production of management accounts routinely to provide the Executive Team with a succinct and insightful view of financial performance against plan.
• Manage cashflow to ensure appropriate working capital and a positive cash position.
• Oversee billing, cash collection, and accounts payable.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all financial information.
• Identify key financial risks and implement effective mitigations.
• Monitor and manage costs, track income, and propose corrective actions where necessary.
• Procure and maintain an effective accountancy and financial planning system.

Payroll:

• Working with the Chief Operations and People Officer - oversee the effective and accurate provision of payroll processing across the Trust.
• Audit payroll information to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely transactions.

Procurement:

• Support the Chief Infrastructure Operations Officer in ensuring procurement across the Trust achieves best value for money.
• Monitor and manage procurement authorisations in line with the Scheme of Delegation.
• Ensure risks of conflicts of interest or related-party transactions are correctly declared and managed.

Team Management:

• Ensure adequate resourcing and suitably qualified staff to manage the financial affairs of the Trust.
• Provide leadership for the Finance Team: set objectives, monitor workload, and prioritise tasks.
• Manage team performance to ensure effective, high-quality service across the Trust.
• Oversee the professional development of team members and promote continuous professional learning (CPD).
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and share best practice to support team growth.
• Promote wellbeing and a culture of personal responsibility, recognising excellence and addressing underperformance.
• In partnership with the CEO, identify succession plans and associated development pathways.