CFO of Helix Academies Trust and SMB for Marple Hall School
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6LB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2eedf85b-86a4-48e7-8c5c-8a9d29cf6665 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a skilled financial leader looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to the education sector, working in a collaborative, supportive environment?
Helix Academies Trust is a new and growing Trust. Currently one secondary school and one primary school we are planning to expand over the upcoming few years.
We are seeking someone special who can be the Chief Financial Officer as we grow whilst also working as the School Business Manager at our secondary school in the short term. Our plans are that these will become two separate roles as the Trust expands.
We are looking for someone who shares our values, and who is committed to driving our trust forward.
As Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for managing the financial affairs of our trust, ensuring that our resources are used effectively and efficiently to support our schools and promote the success of all pupils. You will work closely with our Chief Executive contributing to our shared vision and values and helping to shape the future of our trust.
Our focus is on finding the right person for the role, who shares our values and can make a positive contribution to our community-focused vision. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of financial management in the Education sector.
You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and develop robust financial plans. You will lead, develop and maintain sound operations of financial and business practice across the Trust; and in doing so ensure that all requirements of the Academies Handbook are effectively fulfilled. You will also be an effective communicator, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside the trust.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have proven knowledge of budget management and accounting systems, exceptional organisational, communication and IT skills, the ability to work as part of a team and be diplomatic, self-reliant, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
We are committed to providing a collaborative, supportive environment for our staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our trust, then we want to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to providing a collaborative, supportive environment for our staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our trust, then we want to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you a skilled financial leader looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to the education sector, working in a collaborative, supportive environment?
Helix Academies Trust is a new and growing Trust. Currently one secondary school and one primary school we are planning to expand over the upcoming few years.
We are seeking someone special who can be the Chief Financial Officer as we grow whilst also working as the School Business Manager at our secondary school in the short term. Our plans are that these will become two separate roles as the Trust expands.
We are looking for someone who shares our values, and who is committed to driving our trust forward.
As Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for managing the financial affairs of our trust, ensuring that our resources are used effectively and efficiently to support our schools and promote the success of all pupils. You will work closely with our Chief Executive contributing to our shared vision and values and helping to shape the future of our trust.
Our focus is on finding the right person for the role, who shares our values and can make a positive contribution to our community-focused vision. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of financial management in the Education sector.
You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and develop robust financial plans. You will lead, develop and maintain sound operations of financial and business practice across the Trust; and in doing so ensure that all requirements of the Academies Handbook are effectively fulfilled. You will also be an effective communicator, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside the trust.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have proven knowledge of budget management and accounting systems, exceptional organisational, communication and IT skills, the ability to work as part of a team and be diplomatic, self-reliant, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
We are committed to providing a collaborative, supportive environment for our staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our trust, then we want to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to providing a collaborative, supportive environment for our staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our trust, then we want to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.