Job Description
At the NCSF children are at the centre of everything we do.
We currently have four Church of England primary schools with 310 pupils on five sites and an additional nursery and pre school setting. Each school has a Head of School in a structure that transferred directly from the federation. We have ambitions to grow our school family over the medium term at a rate that enhances our offer without destabilising existing member schools.
Our MAT Vision:
Rooted in our Christian understanding of life in its fullness, NCSF schools are safe, aspirational learning communities where all are nurtured and cherished to shine and flourish as lights in the world. John 10:10
We are committed to the Church of England’s Vision for Education, welcoming those with faith and no faith, recognising shared values and principles of human interdependence.
Tasks
Our CFO will work very closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Trust Directors to help shape the strategic vision for our MAT.
They will work with the Trust Business Manager and Finance Officer in the day to day financial operations, and will be responsible for maintaining and overseeing our financial policies and procedures to ensure effective, efficient and compliant Trust financial management in line with the Academy Trusts Handbook.
The role is part time: 3 days a week, 52 weeks a year, with 25 days annual leave (+ statutory bank holidays).
Requirements
The position requires the successful candidate to hold an appropriate accounting qualification, for example: AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or qualified by experience.
It is desirable that the successful candidate has experience in an educational setting.
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We take up references prior to interview and all appointments are subject to a police check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which requires the disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 we request candidates to bring with them to interview evidence of their right to employment in the United Kingdom. Please see our website for our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
The Trust will also carry out online searches for short listed candidates of publicly available information, including social media, prior to interview.