Chief Operating Officer with CFO Responsibilities

Chief Operating Officer with CFO Responsibilities

Job Description

Salary: L18-L23 (£75,675-£85,529)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Sheldon School for further information.

A bit about us:

Sheldon School is a standalone academy with approximately 1,650 students, making it one of the largest secondary schools in Wiltshire. As a co-educational secondary school and sixth form for students aged 11 to 18, we have been an Academy since April 2011.

Our vision is to provide high-quality education, enrichment and pastoral care that improves the life chances of all students.

1. Sheldon school is a family, where high quality relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that all students feel safe and cared for.
2. We aim to ensure that every student can thrive regardless of social background, academic ability or special educational need. We recognise that education is more than what happens in the classroom and are rightly proud of the experiences students will receive through our extra-curricular offer, trips and visits.
3. We pride ourselves on having the highest expectations of all students and staff.
4. We are passionate about working together with parents and our wider community to ensure success for all our pupils.
5. We are kind, brave and try our best at all times.

In 2024: our Ofsted inspection recognised us as "Good" in all areas; academic outcomes improved across a range of metrics; and we had a strong financial performance, strengthening our reserve position. We are a successful school with high ambitions.

We are situated in attractive parkland on the edge of the rapidly growing market town of Chippenham, surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are good rail and road links to London, we are 5 minutes from junction 17 on the M4 and a 10-minute train journey to the beautiful Roman City of Bath.

All about the role:

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Sheldon School as a Chief Operating Officer with CFO Responsibilities.

We are pleased to invite you to apply for the position of Chief Operating Officer at Sheldon School. At Sheldon, we pride ourselves on being a family where strong relationships are central to our community. Our inclusive ethos ensures that every student feels safe and supported, enabling them to thrive regardless of their social background, academic ability, or special educational need. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further.

Find out more and apply:

Further details can be obtained on the school website at www.sheldonschool.co.uk, or MyNewTerm https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136632/EDV-2024-SS-63861. or by calling Sarah Hill on 01249 766020.

Closing date (and time): Noon, 06th January 2024

Interview date: First Stage, 13th January and Second Stage, 15th January 2025

Commencement date: ASAP

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

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