Chief Financial & Operating Officer

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Trust Payscale Point HGS47 to HGS 49 (£54,599 - £58,364)

37 hours per week, all year around

We are seeking an outstanding Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) to provide executive leadership across finance, operations and people at Highsted Grammar School. Reporting to the Headteacher (Accounting Officer) and working closely with Trustees, this pivotal role will ensure the Trust’s long-term financial sustainability, operational effectiveness and workforce planning in a challenging funding environment.

We are seeking a CFOO who will act as a trusted professional adviser, leading robust financial strategy, risk management, HR and operational infrastructure, while remaining hands-on and pragmatic. This is a highly visible, onsite role requiring discretion, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively, always placing the best interests of pupils at the heart of decision-making.