WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

This is a truly unique opportunity for a committed and inspirational finance and operations professional to work for an organisation where mutual and self-respect is promoted, alongside high expectations and aspirations.

The role of DFO will involve taking responsibility for:

• Leading and advising the Senior Leadership Team and Local Governing Body on strategy in relation to all aspects of Finance, HR, Governance, Marketing, Health and Safety, Facilities, and Business Development.
• Leading and motivating staff to achieve all targets and objectives, driving forward a proactive customer focused, high performance, and cost-effective culture.
• Managing performance within teams and implementing performance improvement plans where necessary.
• Maintaining a healthy and safe working environment across the school by ensuring that Health and Safety policies, procedures and codes of practice are developed, implemented and followed.
• Supporting named Trust Primary Schools with budget setting and monitoring and advice on financial matters including contracts and value for money recommendations.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU?

With great students who behave impeccably, an outstanding team of staff, Tanfield School offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career.
The post is part of the Senior Leadership Team.
You would be joining a very strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team who are determined to drive further improvements at Tanfield School.
Whole School responsibilities may change over time to help provide you with further experiences and skill development to support your career development and promotion opportunities.
Very effective staff training and support and outstanding CPD.

NEXT STEPS

Tanfield School offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We would be delighted to show you around our School in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.

Learn more:
www.tanfieldschool.co.uk
www.edenlearningtrust.uk

Or call the school on 01207 232881 and speak to Steven Clough, Headteacher, to discuss the role further.
An Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from www.tanfieldschool.co.uk.

CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th January 2023 at 9am
Interviews will take place: Monday 23rd January 2023

Tanfield School is committed to safeguarding children and the appointment will be subject to receipt of an Enhanced DBS clearance, safer recruitment procedures, satisfactory references and completion of a six-month probationary period.

Eden Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.