Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Croxteth, Merseyside, L11 9DQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 349d3936-7396-4bb1-9117-4cb36501a137 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of this outstanding 11-18 Girls Catholic Specialist Arts College wish to appoint an experienced finance professional to lead the school’s financial operations.
This is a key post within our support team, responsible for financial control, accurate reporting and the effective day-to-day management of the Finance Office.
We operate with clear systems and high expectations. The Finance Manager plays a central role in maintaining that discipline, overseeing budget monitoring, payroll, income and expenditure, and ensuring compliance with Local Authority requirements.
Working closely with the Business Manager, you will ensure that financial processes are reliable, well organised and delivered on time. You will provide accurate information to senior leaders, Governors and external bodies, supporting sound and confident decision-making across the school.
We are looking for someone technically strong, methodical and steady in their approach. Experience in financial management is essential. Experience in a school or regulated environment would be advantageous.
St John Bosco Arts College is a professional and purposeful community. We value clarity, accountability and collaboration. The successful candidate will join a team committed to doing things properly and doing them well.
If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we would welcome your application.
Please refer to the enclosed Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is dedicated to providing a welcoming and respectful atmosphere where staff and students can thrive. Our aim is to encourage one another to grow in faith, hope, and love, and we are committed to offering an ambitious education that prepares our students for their futures.
- A 'Good' school [Ofsted, December 2021]
- An established and supportive department
- The latest technology
- An excellent induction programme
- Vast support and opportunities for professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
The school has an open culture around safeguarding. All adults recognise that they have a responsibility to protect pupils from harm and know that ‘it could happen here’. Staff have professional curiosity and share concerns in a timely manner. The safeguarding team are well trained and fully aware of their duties in line with Keeping children safe in education and other statutory guidance. The school fosters a culture of safeguarding; we seek expert advice and welcome scrutiny. With regard to sexual violence and sexual harassment we adopt the position that it is happening. Children are taught how to stay safe.
The Governors of this outstanding 11-18 Girls Catholic Specialist Arts College wish to appoint an experienced finance professional to lead the school’s financial operations.
This is a key post within our support team, responsible for financial control, accurate reporting and the effective day-to-day management of the Finance Office.
We operate with clear systems and high expectations. The Finance Manager plays a central role in maintaining that discipline, overseeing budget monitoring, payroll, income and expenditure, and ensuring compliance with Local Authority requirements.
Working closely with the Business Manager, you will ensure that financial processes are reliable, well organised and delivered on time. You will provide accurate information to senior leaders, Governors and external bodies, supporting sound and confident decision-making across the school.
We are looking for someone technically strong, methodical and steady in their approach. Experience in financial management is essential. Experience in a school or regulated environment would be advantageous.
St John Bosco Arts College is a professional and purposeful community. We value clarity, accountability and collaboration. The successful candidate will join a team committed to doing things properly and doing them well.
If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we would welcome your application.
Please refer to the enclosed Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is dedicated to providing a welcoming and respectful atmosphere where staff and students can thrive. Our aim is to encourage one another to grow in faith, hope, and love, and we are committed to offering an ambitious education that prepares our students for their futures.
- A 'Good' school [Ofsted, December 2021]
- An established and supportive department
- The latest technology
- An excellent induction programme
- Vast support and opportunities for professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
The school has an open culture around safeguarding. All adults recognise that they have a responsibility to protect pupils from harm and know that ‘it could happen here’. Staff have professional curiosity and share concerns in a timely manner. The safeguarding team are well trained and fully aware of their duties in line with Keeping children safe in education and other statutory guidance. The school fosters a culture of safeguarding; we seek expert advice and welcome scrutiny. With regard to sexual violence and sexual harassment we adopt the position that it is happening. Children are taught how to stay safe.