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South Essex Alliance Multi-Academy Trust Finance and Business Director.
Would you relish the role of ensuring children gain the best education possible? Building a multi-academy trust where every child has the resources to reach their potential? Seeing beyond traditional school expenditure to invest in new skills and ways of learning?
The South Essex Alliance Multi-Academy Trust prioritises International Education, Learner First Education and UNICEF's Rights of the Child to ensure every child gains the education they deserve.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative finance and business director to join our leadership team capable of developing financial systems and reporting structures to unify budget spend across our schools and generate funds to invest in our curriculum to ensure every penny meets our ambitions for children.
This post is a two year fixed term contract with the possibility to extend.
The successful applicant will:
Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Be used to operating at a senior level.
Have appropriate professional financial qualifications and experience of project management.
Have experience of managing premises related projects such as Health and Safety, Condition Improvement Fund bids, and generating income through site hire.
Have experience of introducing financial monitoring and auditing procedures for reporting to LSBs and Trustees who are accountable for the Trust.
Be familiar with or be prepared to train for the audit process, dealing with auditors and making all of the appropriate returns to the Education and Skills Funding Agency is also necessary.
Understand the confidential nature of this role.
For an informal, confidential discussion please contact Peter Malcolm peter.malcolm@seamat.org.uk
Salary depending on experience - £45,591 to £51,884
Full Time.
Starting Date Before January 2020 depending on resignation period.
Closing date Midday 21st September 2020.
Interview date 5th and 6th October 2020
Information about the School
Join our Multi Academy Trust: Nurturing Brilliance, Guiding Exploration, Cultivating Respect:
At Schools for Every Child, we are more than just an employer; we are a community dedicated to the well-being and development of our students, guided by a strong commitment to the United Nations Rights of the Child. Our vision is clear - we believe in Nurturing Brilliance, Guiding Exploration, and Cultivating Respect.
Our commitment to the United Nations Rights of the Child is at the heart of everything we do. We place learners' individuality, curiosity, and dignity at the forefront of our approach. Our aim is to prepare them for the world that awaits, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to succeed and make a positive impact.
Schools for Every Child Multi Academy Trust comprises three exceptional schools, each with its own character and strengths. Our diverse educational environments offer a range of opportunities for both students and staff. Whether you're passionate about early education, secondary school, or special needs education, you'll find your place within our trust.
When you join Schools for Every Child, you become a part of an organization that values the uniqueness of every child and believes in fostering their brilliance, guiding them in their exploration of the world, and cultivating respect for themselves and others. If you're looking for an employer that is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and provides comprehensive support for its staff, Schools for Every Child is the place for you. Join us in shaping the future of education.