Director of Finance and Operations

Spratton Hall is a thriving and ambitious independent, co-educational day school for 400 pupils aged 4-13 years. Situated at the edge of the village of Spratton, seven miles north of Northampton, the School is set in 50 acres of beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. Spratton Hall is an academic but all-round school that enables every child to unearth their true potential and unique talents in first-class facilities. The School is in a very strong position; finances are robust, a £3M development programme is due for completion in spring 2025, and a recent strategic property purchase offers the potential for further growth.

The Governors and Headmaster are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded individual to become the new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO). The post holder will also fulfil the role of Clerk to the Governors. Reporting to the Headmaster, the DFO is a critical member of the Senior Management Team and will help shape and deliver Spratton's strategic development. They will provide strong leadership to a diverse team of finance and operations staff, and areas of responsibility include finance, estates and facilities, human resources, health and safety, IT, and commercial activities.

The successful candidate will be a visible and agile leader: a strategic thinker who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with the ability to build highly effective, collaborative relationships at all levels. Whilst a formal accounting qualification is not required, exceptional financial and business acumen will be essential, together with a proven track record in strategic planning, project management and operational delivery.

Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite, and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

• Susannah Thompson: or
• Nina Lambert:

For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit: .

Closing date: 10.00am on Tuesday 29th October 2024.

Spratton Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.