Current Vacancies

Head of Finance/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Required for September 2025

Salary:  MNS Range 10/11 – depending on experience

Are you currently a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with prior experience of working within an academy/school setting or an ambitious Finance Manager looking to step up? The Maplesden Noakes School is looking to employ a full-time Head of Finance/CFO to provide an effective and efficient financial and administrative service through managing the finance team and all aspects of financial management and control, including accounting, records, financial operations and financial management information in accordance with School, DFE (Department for Education) and financial regulations.

The successful candidate will work with the Co-Headteachers and the school’s external finance support in all aspects of planning, forecasting and budgeting.

Candidates should ideally be educated to degree level and have a relevant accountancy/business management qualification. Experience of working in a financial management role (preferably within the academy sector) in a school environment is essential.

Hours are 37 per week 8.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am until 3.30pm on Friday (inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break). Some hybrid working possible. Enhanced annual leave (20% of which can be taken during term time – subject to line management agreement).

Further details about the role is available to view on the attached job description/person specification.

About the School

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development within a supportive setting.  Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations, long service celebrations, bespoke CPD , a staff rewards system and additional annual leave during the Christmas school closure period.

Alongside a current salary of between £40,526.00 and £54,860.00 per annum (which is due for review in September 2025) the school currently contributes 22.5% (between £9,118.00 and £12,343.00 per annum) towards you being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applications should be made by completing the application form below and returning it to Heidi Lishman, Senior HR Advisor at The Maplesden Noakes School, Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ via e-mail hr@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 2^nd July 2025 (8 am).  This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier.  Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.