Director of Finance and Operations – The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle

Job title:

Director of Finance and Operations – The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle

Company

Odgers Berndtson

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join in the leadership of a renowned educational institution and have a genuine impact on its future. The successful applicant will be a strategic thinker and strong communicator with a proven record of successful strategic financial and operational management. The Board of Governors of the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle (RGS) warmly welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with varying experience. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with strong financial literacy and experience in the preparation and implementation of budgets and financial information, as well as understanding of employment issues and IT expertise. Candidates should have a good understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the educational priorities of a school in its entirety and the responsibilities of the charitable sector.The Board now look to appoint a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) for April 2025. The DFO will be accountable for the strategic financial management of the school and leadership of the internal operational services. They are responsible to the Head, working closely with both the Head and the Deputy Head to set the overall direction of the school. They are also a member of the wider Senior Leadership Team which includes the Head, Deputy Head, Deputy Head Academic, Deputy Head Pastoral, Deputy Head Co-Curricular, Director of External Affairs, Director of Partnerships, Head of Sixth Form and Junior School Head. They will oversee the operational functions of the finance team, HR team, Information and Digital Technology (IDT) team, estates department and catering. They will lead and support the professional managers responsible for these areas to ensure they deliver towards the strategic plan for their part of school life. The DFO will also work in close cooperation with the Board.The RGS is a leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 7 to 18 years. Located in Jesmond in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, the school benefits from excellent transport links with students travelling to the RGS from all over the region. As an academically selective day school, the RGS is a thriving place, with over 1,300 students, including more than 250 in the Junior School, which shares the same site as the Senior School. The Sixth Form at the RGS is one of the largest in the independent sector with more than 340 students. The school became fully co-educational in 2008 and girls make up 44% of the student population.The RGS is a special place, known and respected throughout the whole country as well as the North East and in 2023 it was judged Independent School of the Year. It is a place where aspirations are high, results are outstanding, and opportunities are endless. Students typically go on to study highly selective courses at the most sought-after universities, but also leave the school realising that life outside the classroom has been equally beneficial.Further information on the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle can be found at .A candidate brief will be available shortly.CVs, covering letters and completed application forms should be sent by the closing date, 09:00 GMT on Friday 8 November.RGS is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and those working in school to share this commitment. The school applies the Government’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Safer Recruitment procedures to all candidates including appropriate pre-interview checks on shortlisted candidates and pre-employment checks pending any offer. More information regarding the checks can be found in our Information for Applicants , and (September 2024).

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Location

England

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 04:26:59 GMT

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