Director of Finance and Operations
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9bf036a9-2de3-4def-896d-b515040dcfce |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Director of Finance and Operations who will have strategic leadership and oversight of all aspects of financial management and operational functions. They will be a senior member of the School Leadership and will lead and influence strategy, governance and growth. Working closely with the Headteacher and the Governing Body, they will ensure the organisation’s resources, systems, and infrastructure effectively support the implementation of the school’s core values, strategic vision, and long-term sustainability.
What the school offers its staff
Free on-site parking
Employee benefits
Wellbeing support
Professional development
Further details about the role
We encourage applications from any colleagues who meet the essential criteria to apply to work in our school and informal visits to the school are very welcome. If you would like meet with us, please contact Jane Bewley (j.bewley@durhamjohnston.org.uk) to book a time.
The closing date is 9.00am Thursday 26th March 2026. If you are returning your application by email please use the following address: recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
“Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.”
We are seeking to appoint a Director of Finance and Operations who will have strategic leadership and oversight of all aspects of financial management and operational functions. They will be a senior member of the School Leadership and will lead and influence strategy, governance and growth. Working closely with the Headteacher and the Governing Body, they will ensure the organisation’s resources, systems, and infrastructure effectively support the implementation of the school’s core values, strategic vision, and long-term sustainability.
What the school offers its staff
Free on-site parking
Employee benefits
Wellbeing support
Professional development
Further details about the role
We encourage applications from any colleagues who meet the essential criteria to apply to work in our school and informal visits to the school are very welcome. If you would like meet with us, please contact Jane Bewley (j.bewley@durhamjohnston.org.uk) to book a time.
The closing date is 9.00am Thursday 26th March 2026. If you are returning your application by email please use the following address: recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
“Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.”