Job Description
Primary Advantage is a federation of seven schools in Hackney. Our schools are exciting places with high expectations which promote innovation and excellence.
Primary Advantage Federation is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic professional who is dedicated to both personal and organisational growth. The Finance and Business Director is a key member of our joint leadership group, responsible for learning the central finance and operations team and ensuring robust financial management across the federation. The role requires you to:
- Provide high-quality professional leadership and management of the Federation’s finance and business functions
- Directly support the Federation’s core aims of high educational standards, achievement and sustainability.
- Work closely with the Executive Principal and senior leaders to drive business strategies, improve operational performance and maintain financial governance, helping to deliver improved learning outcomes for all students
The successful candidate will:
- Be educated to a degree level in finance, business management, public administration or a related field.
- Strong track record in strategic financial leadership, including budget preparation, long-term financial planning and income generation.
- Have experience managing financial teams in a large organisation leading and advising senior leadership teams
- Have knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and legislation
In return, we can offer:
- a friendly and enjoyable workplace
- a hardworking, motivated and caring team
- a professional and supportive work environment
- professional development opportunities
- Access to discount cars and schemes
Hours: Full time
About us
Primary Advantage is a Federation of seven schools. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools.
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Primary Advantage is located within Holy Trinity Primary School, one of the schools within the Federation. Please contact Venessa Williams on 02072541010 EXT 6, for more information.
The health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of our children and we expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.
Primary Advantage strives to be a diverse and inclusive community. A place where we can ALL be ourselves without prejudice or bias. We welcome applicants from all cultures and backgrounds as we are a Federation made up from all cultures and backgrounds and continues to positively advocate for this.
Primary Advantage Federation – Schools Achieving More Together
St John & St James, Holy Trinity, St John the Baptist, St Matthias CE Primary, Springfield, Morningside, Gainsborough and De Beauvoir Primary Schools.
Applications
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For queries in regards to the post or to return applications, please contact our Admin & Data Officer, Venessa Williams at recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
