Chief Financial Officer

Drive Financial Excellence in Education and help us build better futures for children and young people

We seek a qualified accountant with experience in education or a regulated sector who thrives on responsibility and enjoys shaping successful organisations. You should demonstrate the agility to navigate between high level strategic decisions and hands-on problem-solving while showcasing successful team management skills.

Join the dynamic team at The Charter Schools Educational Trust, where excellence in our schools is matched with a commitment to leading partners that make a difference across South London and beyond. As a respected family of schools in South London, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality education while fostering innovation and collaboration. We are expanding, with eight schools (soon to be nine), over 700 dedicated employees, and a combined DFE-funded budget of £47m.

As our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will spearhead the financial development and sustainability of The Charter Schools Educational Trust. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee the financial integrity of our multi-academy trust and, provide strategic insight to drive our growth and help our schools comfortably respond to the needs of the communities they serve.

Contract: Full-time, permanent (DFE flexible working ambassador)

Location: Dulwich, London, with travel across Charter academies

Closing Date: April 15th, 2024, 12:00 pm

Apply: www.tcset.org.uk

Application Details: Submit by April 15th, 2024. Interviews week of April 22nd.

Contact Belinda Barrett, HR Director, for an informal discussion at: bbarrett@tcset.org.uk

Shape the future of education in South London with us.