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School Finance Director
School Finance Director
Location: Oakwood Park Grammar School
Salary: £50,239 to £58,491 depending on experience
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Start Date: 2nd June 2025
‘Aspirational for its pupils.’ Ofsted, 2024
Are you a strategic and experienced finance professional looking for a key leadership role in education? Oakwood Park Grammar School is seeking a Finance Director to oversee and lead the financial management of our school, ensuring financial sustainability and supporting the school’s continued growth and success.
About the Role
As Finance Director, you will be responsible for:
- Leading on all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices in the education sector.
- Providing strategic financial guidance to the Headteacher and Governing Body.
- Managing payroll, procurement, and financial controls to ensure efficiency and value for money.
- Identifying and securing additional funding opportunities, including grants and income generation.
- Overseeing risk management and financial sustainability planning.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or has equivalent senior finance experience.
- Has strong leadership and strategic financial management skills.
- Has experience working in education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment (desirable but not essential).
- Is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in managing budgets and financial strategy.
- Can work effectively as part of the extended senior leadership team, contributing to the school’s overall success.
Why Join Us?
- A key leadership role with real impact on the school’s future.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- The chance to contribute to an outstanding educational experience for our students.
If you are an ambitious and experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
For further details and an application pack, please visit our website www.opgs.org
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a suitable candidate is appointed.
OPGS is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Applications will only be accepted on the school application form; CVs and other forms are not acceptable.
Closing Date: 4th April 2025
OPGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
English Teacher
Teacher of English
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and well-qualified graduate to join our thriving English Department at this prestigious Boys’ Selective Grammar School with a dynamic co-educational Sixth Form.
The department boasts a strong tradition of academic excellence, delivering AQA A-Level English Language and English Literature, as well as AQA GCSE English Language and Literature. With a commitment to inspiring a love of language and literature, our team plays a pivotal role in the school’s enrichment programme, offering a range of extracurricular activities, competitions, and events that extend learning beyond the classroom.
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to contribute to our vibrant learning environment. The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking department, where innovation and collaboration are highly valued.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a meaningful impact in a school that nurtures talent and ambition, we would love to hear from you.
For further details about our school please visit www.opgs.org Please send your application form and a covering letter to the Headteacher by 12 noon on the closing date of 16th April 2025 via Mrs J Nichol at jnichol@opgs.org
Applications will only be accepted on the school application form; CVs and other forms are not acceptable.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a suitable candidate is appointed.
OPGS is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Oakwood Park Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with former employers and Enhanced DBS check.
