This is an exciting time in the development of Ackworth School. Our new Head joins us from Easter 2024 and we are confident that his ambitious plans will enable us to flourish as we approach our 250th anniversary year in 2029 and beyond.
Reporting directly to the Head, the Director of Finance and Operations will have overall responsibility for the leadership of all non-educational functions within the school, including the Finance Department, Facilities, Human Resources, Catering and the ICT infrastructure. They will work as part of the Leadership Team to ensure the successful execution of the Strategic Plan and vision for the future.
The successful candidate will be a visionary, spirited, commercially minded and experienced leader who will drive the commercial strategy of the School through a collaborative and enabling style that will bring the best out of others. They will have a clear commitment to the Quaker values and a genuine affinity to the distinctive ethos and atmosphere of Ackworth.
Ackworth School, a co-educational boarding and day school, was founded in 1779 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It maintains its ethos and traditions and is still governed by Ackworth General Meeting. The school is academically non-selective and provides an excellent range of facilities and extra-curricular opportunities, recently achieving "Excellent" in the FCI/EQI (February 2023). The Head is a member of both HMC and the Society of Heads.
Our pupils are one of Ackworth's USP's. Visitors to the school never fail to acknowledge how amazing they are and how positive the encounter is. All staff at Ackworth pay a key part in the operation of the School to make sure that it runs smoothly and so that we can focus on delivering an excellent education for our pupils.
The successful candidate will:
In return we offer:
Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school to arrange a confidential discussion. The application process is being managed in-house by the Head of HR, Joanne Colley and she can be contacted as follows:
Joanne.Colley@ackworthschool.com / 01977 233600
Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024 at 10.00 am, UK time
Candidates are required to submit the following in pdf format.
Applications should be submitted electronically to the school to jobs@ackworthschool.com via the ‘Apply’ button above.
If you have any questions about submitting your application, you can contact Joanne Colley whose details are above.
Our process is as follows:
Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website within “Working For Us”.
Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.
Location: | Wakefield, Yorkshire |
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Salary: | Dependant on experience |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 21st March 2024 |
Closes: | 15th April 2024 |
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