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Ref 197088
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 9 SCP 30-35.
Salary £39513 to £ 44711 (Pro rata)
Term Full-time - Term Time only.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/25 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 11/07/2025.
Location
All Hallows Catholic High School, Penwortham, Crabtree Avenue, Off Central Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0LN (912 on roll)

Tel: 01772 746121
School website: www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER

All Hallows Catholic High School is a flourishing, high achieving and oversubscribed 11-16 high school. It is well known for its high standards of pupil behaviour and academic success. It is a popular choice for families in the local community each year and has a roll of 912. The February 2023 OFSTED Inspection reported: This is an outstanding school and awarded an Outstanding Grade in every category. In addition, the school was also awarded an Outstanding Grade in its Catholic School Inspection conducted by the Archdiocese of Liverpool in January 2025. “Staff and students fully understand the mission statement of ‘growing together in the spirit of Christ’s love’ and use it as an inspiration and guide in their daily lives.” The successful applicant will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

The Governors wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Senior Finance Officer at All Hallows Catholic High School. This role involves the strategic management of school budget and finance systems. It would particularly suit candidates with a high competency of financial management who wish to be part pf planning and direction of a large high school.

Applications on a CES application form should be marked for the attention of Mrs L Topping and received by noon on Friday 11th July 2025. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 16th July 2025. Job description and person specification are available to download from the school website www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk Please return completed applications to lto@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Essential Qualifications
  • Relevant professional qualification or significant vocational experience in finance or business administration.
  • Demonstrable understanding of school finance systems, budget planning and monitoring.
  • Applied knowledge of financial legislation, compliance, and best practices within the education sector.

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Degree in finance, business, or a related field.
  • A recognised school business management qualification (e.g. DSBM, CSBM).

    • Essential Experience
  • Substantial experience in a senior finance or administrative role.
  • Experience of managing a school or organisational budget of £5M+.
  • Experience leading and managing staff teams.
  • Experience of preparing financial reports and advising senior leadership.
  • Experience developing and implementing finance-related policies and procedures.

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience working in a school or education setting. 
  • Experience generating income and preparing funding bids.
  • Experience contributing to school improvement planning.
  • Experience managing extended services (e.g. lettings, after school clubs).

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please see school website or contact Mrs Topping on LTO@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk for further information
    Proposed Interview Date:
    16/07/2025 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

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    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

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