Job Description

School Finance Manager – Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Salary: £35,412 – £39,862 (FTE) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (8:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday) Contract: Permanent Visa Sponsorship: Not available

A Role with Purpose. A Team with Heart. A School with Ambition.

Poole High School is excited to welcome a dynamic, organised and forward-thinking School Finance Manager to our busy and friendly finance department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine impact within a thriving school community.

As a key member of our support team, you’ll help ensure our financial operations are strong, compliant and closely aligned to our strategic vision for excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will play a vital role by:

• Leading and overseeing all financial operations
• Owning budgeting, forecasting and resource planning
• Producing clear and accurate financial reports for leaders and governors
• Ensuring full compliance with financial regulations
• Supporting the school’s educational mission through efficient financial management
• Safeguarding young people, following all Child Protection policies

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have strong accounting skills (school finance experience is a bonus)
• Hold a relevant qualification or bring equivalent school/education finance experience
• Are confident using a range of IT systems and financial software
• Understand financial regulations and compliance requirements
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

And you naturally align with our Twynham Learning values: Aim high Keep improving Don’t leave anyone behind See the bigger picture

What We Offer

By joining Poole High School, you’ll enjoy:

• A welcoming, professional and supportive team
• 22 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a trust-wide intranet and shared resources
• Local staff discounts (gyms, salons, cycle shops, motoring, dining, and more)
• National discounts across major brands
• Free on-site parking
• The chance to work within Twynham Learning, a progressive multi-academy trust
• A workplace located in one of the most beautiful areas on the South Coast

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?

If you’re seeking a role where your expertise is valued, your work truly matters, and your professional growth is encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.

Make an impact. Support a community. xbpsjku Shape the future at Poole High School.