FRANCIS HOLLAND SCHOOLS TRUST
City Of Westminster, London
Required as soon as possible We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the financial operations of our small but ambitious charitable trust. This is a pivotal role for the Trust, and we are seeking someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and enjoys working closely with senior leaders. You will join a small central team, reporting to the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer. Industry experience is not essential, though a commitment to the broader values of the Trust is. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. You will lead and develop a small, dedicated finance team, which includes billing, and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance for the Trust. This is an exciting time to be joining FHST, a dynamic and focused community. The role offers someone the opportunity to play a role in the future strategic growth of the Trust. We offer an excellent benefits package, including 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, complimentary lunches during term time and a generous 13.5% pension contribution. About You We're looking for someone who is: Ideally a professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards a qualification with strong relevant experience. A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Skilled at simplifying complex financial information for a range of audiences. Experienced in charity, education, or public-sector finance (desirable but not essential). Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people. For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 8.00am on 19th August 2025.
Required as soon as possible We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the financial operations of our small but ambitious charitable trust. This is a pivotal role for the Trust, and we are seeking someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and enjoys working closely with senior leaders. You will join a small central team, reporting to the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer. Industry experience is not essential, though a commitment to the broader values of the Trust is. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. You will lead and develop a small, dedicated finance team, which includes billing, and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance for the Trust. This is an exciting time to be joining FHST, a dynamic and focused community. The role offers someone the opportunity to play a role in the future strategic growth of the Trust. We offer an excellent benefits package, including 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, complimentary lunches during term time and a generous 13.5% pension contribution. About You We're looking for someone who is: Ideally a professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards a qualification with strong relevant experience. A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Skilled at simplifying complex financial information for a range of audiences. Experienced in charity, education, or public-sector finance (desirable but not essential). Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people. For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 8.00am on 19th August 2025.
FRANCIS HOLLAND SCHOOLS TRUST
City Of Westminster, London
Role Overview This is an exciting time in the future of Libraries at Francis Holland Sloane Square, as FHS Prep has relocated to a new site at Manresa Road. The Head of Library will play a pivotal role in the strategic development and expansion of a culture of research within the school. This will centre around ensuring that the library is a dynamic space, where students embark on intellectual journeys guided by a skilled librarian who will foster innovation, curiosity, and critical thinking among students of all ages. Our expectations are: Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. To implement and develop the School Library Policy, in accordance with the School Development Plan, that ensures the safeguarding of students using the Library. Advising the Head and Governing Body on all aspects of strategic leadership of the school's library provision. Work closely with the librarians at Francis Holland Prep, and other schools in the Trust, to share best practices and dovetail strategic development plans. Actively promoting reading to all pupils, teachers, and staff. Leading on embedding research skills throughout the school, ensuring that academic integrity is developed and integrated into teaching and learning. This will involve working with teachers, teaching workshops on research skills, critical thinking, and the use of resources. Supporting teachers supervising and pupils researching project qualifications, as well as ensuring the development of pupils' independent study skills. Stock selection and purchase of books and materials for the library in all appropriate formats in consultation with various Heads of Departments and teaching staff. Management and organisation of the library, including processing, classifying and cataloguing books. Managing the library budget: including funds allocated for the purchase of library materials, equipment and furniture and the development of information services from school funds and other sources. Reviewing and monitoring of stock. Shelving, tidying, and repairing books as needed throughout the day. Supervision of the library, maintaining an effective learning atmosphere for study and reading, including prep club. General library duties, including producing updated reading lists and creating book displays. Helping students to locate and retrieve information and advising them on the choice of leisure reading. To supervise and oversee study in the library, including timetabling, general discipline, and induction into the use of the library's facilities. To develop, in consultation with teaching staff, the provision of information services using appropriate technology to support the curriculum and individual information needs. Manage author visits, speakers and events such as World Book Day, to promote literacy and inspire students. To establish, develop and maintain co-operative links and networks with other Library professionals. Manage the recruitment of student librarians, including devising a student librarian rota and ensuring that they are fully trained to carry out their duties correctly and appropriately. Leading extracurricular book-related clubs and activities as part of the enrichment curriculum. Devote energy and enthusiasm to the school archives through cataloguing, sorting, scanning, arranging, and displaying the records and artefacts. To develop the library/literacy area on SharePoint, to promote reading, critical thinking, and research. To edit the school magazine. Experience, Education and Qualifications: Experience as a Librarian in an academic / school Library environment. Experience in delivering lessons/teaching. An awareness of children's welfare and the promotion of their safety and wellbeing - noticing any safeguarding or welfare concerns and understanding how and when to take appropriate action. Degree-level education in a relevant subject area. Appropriate professional accreditations, e.g. CILIP Certification/Chartership (Desired). Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Ability to enthuse others about reading, both for knowledge and for pleasure. Skills and confidence to be able to instruct groups of young people. Self-sufficiency and the capacity to work independently. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects/events and plan, organise and determine own workload to meet tight deadlines. High-level IT skills, with a clear understanding of the potential uses of technology in the Library, including proficiency in electronic and web-based resources, and digital and social media platforms. Understanding the standards and practices in digital information management and preservation. Ability to manage a budget. A passion for books and or the promotion of scholarship and independent learning. A lively, proactive approach and a keen interest in inspiring and motivating young people and an ability and willingness to support colleagues. Visit our vacancies page to find out more and apply online. Closing date: 8:00am on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. First interviews: 1 & 2 September 2025 (Teams). Second interviews: 5 September 2025 (in person). The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage
Role Overview This is an exciting time in the future of Libraries at Francis Holland Sloane Square, as FHS Prep has relocated to a new site at Manresa Road. The Head of Library will play a pivotal role in the strategic development and expansion of a culture of research within the school. This will centre around ensuring that the library is a dynamic space, where students embark on intellectual journeys guided by a skilled librarian who will foster innovation, curiosity, and critical thinking among students of all ages. Our expectations are: Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. To implement and develop the School Library Policy, in accordance with the School Development Plan, that ensures the safeguarding of students using the Library. Advising the Head and Governing Body on all aspects of strategic leadership of the school's library provision. Work closely with the librarians at Francis Holland Prep, and other schools in the Trust, to share best practices and dovetail strategic development plans. Actively promoting reading to all pupils, teachers, and staff. Leading on embedding research skills throughout the school, ensuring that academic integrity is developed and integrated into teaching and learning. This will involve working with teachers, teaching workshops on research skills, critical thinking, and the use of resources. Supporting teachers supervising and pupils researching project qualifications, as well as ensuring the development of pupils' independent study skills. Stock selection and purchase of books and materials for the library in all appropriate formats in consultation with various Heads of Departments and teaching staff. Management and organisation of the library, including processing, classifying and cataloguing books. Managing the library budget: including funds allocated for the purchase of library materials, equipment and furniture and the development of information services from school funds and other sources. Reviewing and monitoring of stock. Shelving, tidying, and repairing books as needed throughout the day. Supervision of the library, maintaining an effective learning atmosphere for study and reading, including prep club. General library duties, including producing updated reading lists and creating book displays. Helping students to locate and retrieve information and advising them on the choice of leisure reading. To supervise and oversee study in the library, including timetabling, general discipline, and induction into the use of the library's facilities. To develop, in consultation with teaching staff, the provision of information services using appropriate technology to support the curriculum and individual information needs. Manage author visits, speakers and events such as World Book Day, to promote literacy and inspire students. To establish, develop and maintain co-operative links and networks with other Library professionals. Manage the recruitment of student librarians, including devising a student librarian rota and ensuring that they are fully trained to carry out their duties correctly and appropriately. Leading extracurricular book-related clubs and activities as part of the enrichment curriculum. Devote energy and enthusiasm to the school archives through cataloguing, sorting, scanning, arranging, and displaying the records and artefacts. To develop the library/literacy area on SharePoint, to promote reading, critical thinking, and research. To edit the school magazine. Experience, Education and Qualifications: Experience as a Librarian in an academic / school Library environment. Experience in delivering lessons/teaching. An awareness of children's welfare and the promotion of their safety and wellbeing - noticing any safeguarding or welfare concerns and understanding how and when to take appropriate action. Degree-level education in a relevant subject area. Appropriate professional accreditations, e.g. CILIP Certification/Chartership (Desired). Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Ability to enthuse others about reading, both for knowledge and for pleasure. Skills and confidence to be able to instruct groups of young people. Self-sufficiency and the capacity to work independently. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects/events and plan, organise and determine own workload to meet tight deadlines. High-level IT skills, with a clear understanding of the potential uses of technology in the Library, including proficiency in electronic and web-based resources, and digital and social media platforms. Understanding the standards and practices in digital information management and preservation. Ability to manage a budget. A passion for books and or the promotion of scholarship and independent learning. A lively, proactive approach and a keen interest in inspiring and motivating young people and an ability and willingness to support colleagues. Visit our vacancies page to find out more and apply online. Closing date: 8:00am on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. First interviews: 1 & 2 September 2025 (Teams). Second interviews: 5 September 2025 (in person). The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage
