Total 3 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Basildon, Essex, SS13 3DU

What skills and experience we're looking for

• MAAT, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent accountancy qualification
• School Business Management qualification (desirable)
• Experience of working in a school/educational setting as Business/Finance manager (desirable)
• Educated to NVQ Level 4
• A record of continuing relevant professional development
• Experience of leading and managing business operations across multiple sites

What the school offers its staff

• An extensive range of training and professional development opportunities
• Support from experienced and dedicated practitioners

• A career pathway progression model with a range of exciting internal career opportunities
• Recognition of achievement
• Direct involvement in wider decision-making

• A fair work/life balance and right to request flexible working from day one
• A highly supportive central team
• A firm commitment to the strengths of equality and diversity
• A sense of cohesion and belonging and opportunity to join cross-Trust groups
• A policy to raise matters of concern
• A Wellbeing Charter offering free counselling support for you and your close family members

Further details about the role

SEAX Trust has a very exciting opportunity to appoint a Chief Financial & Operations Officer—a brand new position within SEAX Trust!

The successful candidate will be based within and lead the operational staff within the Trust’s Executive Team, with an opportunity to work flexibly, and will work to support our schools, Trustees and the CEO in terms of the Trust’s next steps for strategic financial and operational development.

This is an exciting time for SEAX, as our brand new provision, The Hawthorns School moves into its permanent building in Chelmsford and the Trust looks forward to welcoming more schools in this phase of growth.

Commitment to safeguarding

The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Headteacher will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, in accordance with the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) application, medical checks and references.

As well as the general responsibilities noted above, the postholder will Chair the Audit Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to independently and objectively: Review the integrity of the Trusts financial statements. Oversee compliance with corporate governance standards and assurance processes across clinical and non-clinical activities. Assist the Board of Directors in its oversight of risk management and the effectiveness of internal control Trust-wide Oversee external and internal audit functions and the local counter fraud service, receiving assurance of their independence. This Committee is responsible for: Integrated governance Internal audit External audit Financial reporting Risk management and internal control Counter fraud and security management Other assurance functions The postholder will also be required to: Bring independent financial acumen to the work of the Audit Committee across its governance, risk management, assurance and internal control functions. Escalate any areas to the Trust Board within the Committees responsibilities that have inadequate assurance or require further mitigation's. Recommend the Annual Report, Accounts and Annual Governance Statement on behalf of the Committee for Trust Board sign off, once content that the documents present a fair and accurate view. Work effectively with internal and external auditors and counter fraud specialists to ensure comprehensive oversight of the Trusts financial activity. Be assured that the systems of internal control and governance are properly established and maintained. Be satisfied that financial information is accurate and that financial controls and risk management systems are robust.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will need to:

• be able to teach all key stages with clear, positive impact on student achievement
• possess good behaviour management skills, working and understanding the key Health and Safety requirements
• be a good and effective communicator at all levels
• be open minded, creative, and inspirational in your style of teaching
• commit to working collaboratively with colleagues and students
• utilise a variety of teaching methods and ensure that your lessons are suitably challenging and engaging for all students

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and experienced hardworking team of staff
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Enthusiastic, friendly and talented students
• The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi academy Trust

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks: • Health • Identity • Relevant work qualifications • Right to work in the UK • Barred List Check (previously List 99) • Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers) • References