Vacancy:
Director of Finance and Operations

Director of Finance and Operations

About the School
St Edward’s College is a Catholic College educating 11-18 year olds in the heart of Liverpool. Because of its track record of academic success, nurture and enrichment of the whole student the school is extremely popular and oversubscribed, with 900 applications for the 174 places in Year 7. We have very close links to the community including a partnership with our co-located primary school to form the Cathedral Choir School for the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. Our offer of extra curricular activities ranges from music, drama and a wide range of sports to academic clubs such as mathematics and sciences which have been successful in national competitions. Our success in these areas is bolstered by our excellent sports facilities which include our own indoor swimming pool. Our thriving Sixth Form of over 300 students is one of the largest in the city and is enhanced by the Honours Programme which targets Oxbridge and the Russell group universities. St Edward’s has over 1100 students on roll from a broad range of backgrounds such that the prior attainment of students based on reading, writing and mathematics is close to the national average. We have strong commitment to musical excellence and 20% of the Year 7 intake is selected on the basis of musical aptitude. Whilst the percentages of students on free school meals, with SEND and with English as an additional language are below national averages, the percentage of students with an educational health and care plans (EHCP) is well above the national average, as the College is frequently identified as the school of choice on EHCPs. Overall Attainment 8 is significantly above the national average and we have a strong ambition to improve our Progress 8.

About the Role
We are excited to present the opportunity to welcome a new Director of Finance and Operations who will continue to contribute to the continued success and growth of St Edward’s College. The College as with a number of comparable schools is under significant financial pressures post COVID and Government spending limits. We are looking for an incisive and driven leader with sound financial and commercial acumen, an accountant suitably qualified or with significant experience to continue an improving direction of travel, under a new Principal (our current Principal is retiring from headship at the end of the academic year). Governors are considering its options on the future direction of the College including potentially joining a multi academy trust and the Director will be instrumental in advising the Governors on any medium term plan. We have a well-maintained and attractive estate, which generates significant out of hours income for the College.

Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate for this role will hold a relevant professional qualification and have proven and successful experience of relevant financial management in an organisation. Evidence of analytical skills and the ability to summarise findings is essential. Applicants will have personal and professional integrity, including role modelling values and vision, with the ability to ability to relate to students and staff, forming professional, warm, mutually respectful working relationship.

How to Apply
Applications should be made to the Principal, Stephen Morris, using the CES application form (a CV may be submitted as well, but no application can be accepted without the CES application form completed in full along with a consent for references form), accompanied by a written letter no longer than two sides of A4. Apply by post to: Stephen Morris Principal St Edward's College Sandfield Park Liverpool, L12 1LF Or apply by email to: [email protected]

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Short Listing Date: Monday 13th May 2024

Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document
Consent for references: Download Document

Contact Details
St Edward's College
Sandfield Park
North Drive
Liverpool
L12 1LF

Contact Name: Michelle Phillips
Contact Telephone: 0151 281 1999
Contact e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.st-edwards.co.uk
NOR: 1170