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Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/11086/1561
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: Highly competitive
Location: St Albans
Closing Date: 20/01/2025
Department: Finance
Region / Division: St Alban's High School for Girls
The Role
Position: Director of Finance
Type: Permanent, Full-time, 52 weeks per year
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: Required from March 2025
St Albans Education Group (STAEG) is a group of vibrant schools supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, alumni, and friends. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientations, from all cultural backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified accountant to join us as a Director of Finance. The successful post-holder will be responsible for the delivery and improvement of all aspects of the Group financial service to support the COO, the Principal, the Heads of School, and the Governors in pursuing the strategic objectives of the Group.
The Director of Finance should have excellent financial skills and be able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community, including staff, parents, and Governors.
This is a permanent position, offered on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The working hours will be 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am - 4.30pm on Friday with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break. The preferred start day for this position is March 2025.
In return we offer:
* Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
* An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant, and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London
* Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool*
* An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance, private healthcare
* Competitive salary* Conditions apply
Details of the role and application process are available in the attached applicant information pack.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 20 January 2025
Interview date: Monday 27 January 2025
The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No: 311065
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